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NBER: NIH funding opportunity
Subject: NIH funding opportunity
From: Rob Shannon (rshannon@nber.org)
Date: Thu Oct 14 2004 - 10:53:39 EDT
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>FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
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>The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National
>Institutes of Health (NIH) has released an RFA, "Intellectual Property
>Rights in Genetics and Genomics":
>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-04-004.html
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>The purpose of the RFA is to encourage the study of the role of laws and
>policies regarding intellectual property rights in genetics and genomics
>research and development, and the effect of such laws and policies on
>progress in these fields and on commercialization, drug development, health
>care delivery, and the public health. NHGRI intends to commit approximately
>$1 million in FY 2005 to fund about 6-8 grants in response to this RFA.
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>Investigators from a variety of disciplines, including those in law,
>economics, statistics, health policy, political science, history, and other
>social science disciplines, are particularly encouraged to apply.
>Collaborations between academic investigators and individuals who are
>actively engaged in the practice of intellectual property law are also
>encouraged. Investigators who have not previously applied for or received
>NIH funding and who are unfamiliar with the NIH grants process are welcome
>to apply; such investigators are especially encouraged to contact the person
>listed below with questions about the process.
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>Deadline for receipt of letters of intent is October 21, 2004. Deadline for
>receipt of applications is November 18, 2004. The anticipated award date is
>around July 15, 2005.
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>Please direct inquiries to:
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>Jean E. McEwen, J.D., Ph.D.
>National Human Genome Research Institute
>Division of Extramural Research
>Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Program
>5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 4076, MSC 9305
>Bethesda, MD 20892-9305
>Telephone:
> Until June 28, 2004: (301) 402-4997
> After June 28, 2004: (301) 496-7531
>FAX: (301) 402-1950
>Email: jm522n@nih.gov
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