The EMSC Program anticipates releasing the following funding opportunities on Jan. 16, 2008 (tentative date). Both applications will be due 60 days after the date of issue. Check for publication at www.grants.gov, by seaching CFDA number 93.127.
- New Targeted Issues Grants: The program anticipates funding 4-5 grants at $250,000 total costs per year for 3 years. If the proposed project requires IRB review, the applicant must include a letter from the IRB stating, at a minimum, that contact has been made by the applicant and information has been received by the IRB regarding the proposed project.
- Network Development Demonstration Project (NDDP): Applications for 4 grants will be accepted to form the infrastructure for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). Funding is anticipated for $860,000 total costs per year for 3 years.
Contact the EMSC National Resource Center (NRC) for assistance with any of these funding opportunities. The NRC can assist investigators with concept development, review drafts of the abstract or narrative, assist with IRB submissions, and provide support with budget development. You may contact the NRC by e-mailing Tasmeen Singh at tsingh@cnmc.org.