Description:
The 80 General Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs) supported by the
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) are described by Congress
as "critical" resources for providing optimal venues and essential
infrastructure for patient-oriented research. The GCRCs are expected
to be a driving force for future biomedical research, technologies and
resources, and are in the forefront of clinical research training.
They may also play a prominent part in implementation of the NIH
Roadmap on translational research.
Historically, some of the first complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) clinical research supported by NIH was through GCRCs in the
1970s and 1980s. Such support has continued to the present day.
However, the support is limited both in the number of projects funded
(out of the thousands of GCRC projects funded) and the numbers of
GCRCs involved.
The purpose of this PAR, General Clinical Research Center Complementary
and Alternative Medicine Research Program, is to solicit projects from
investigators poised to use GCRC resources to pursue clinical research
investigating CAM. As used by the U.S. public, CAM is made up of many
heterogeneous systems of medicine as well as numerous stand-alone
therapies (for examples, see http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam ).
Research on the entire range of CAM is encouraged by this PAR. It will
be important for each applicant to consider how the development of a
CAM research program will impact on their communities, placing special
emphasis, when possible, on minority and underserved populations in the
community.
Who can apply:
Anyone/General Public
City Or Township Governments
County Governments
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Independent School Districts
Individual/Family
Minority Group
Native American Organization
Non-Government - General
Nonprofits Having A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Other Private Institution/Organization
Private Institutions Of Higher Education
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Profit Organization
Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
Special District Governments
State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
Research and Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
More Information:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-04-087.html
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