New Approaches to Synthetic Lethality for Mutant KRas-Dependent Cancers (U01)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications for projects to identify targets whose inhibition would induce synthetic lethality in cancers dependent on the expression of mutant KRas alleles. Despite recent advances in understanding the structural and biological complexities of mutant Ras proteins, the development of appropriate and effective methods to inhibit mutant Ras-dependent cancers has been hindered by the inability to directly target mutant Ras and the complexity of Ras processing, effector, and regulatory networks. Through this FOA, the NCI seeks to stimulate research that uses advanced or improved approaches for synthetic lethality screens that have greater specificity, reproducibility, and activity in physiologically relevant model systems than those used previously in first generation screening approaches. This FOA serves to engage extramural investigators in the mission of the NCI Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) RAS Program to find ways to target Ras-dependent cancers. Investigators supported by this FOA will form a network to interact closely with the FNLCR RAS Program, actively exchange results across the network, and participate in cross-validation of potential targets identified by other awardees.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/08/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
PAR-14-314
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: National Institutes of Health
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/08/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Website Address
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-314.html
E-mail Address
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $750,000.00
