Spermatogenic Stem Cell Culture Systems to Preserve and Restore Reproductive Capacity in Males (R01)
 
  				The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications from the scientific community to support outstanding research in the area of spermatogenic stem cell (SSC) biology.The overarching goal is to increase the chances that couples may have biological offspring without using conventional assisted reproductive modalities (i.e., IVF, ICSI).A focal point of the initiative is on the development of new techniques to culture and expand these cells over an extended period of time.Another area of study includes methods to eliminate malignant cells from SSC cultures following chemotherapy/radiation treatment. Also, spermatogenic stem cells from human adults could have a major impact on drug development and toxicity testing as animal-based systems do not sufficiently mirror the situation in humans.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Active
					Program Number
				 
					PAR-16-114					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: National Institutes of Health					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Grant					
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.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					06/05/2018					
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-16-114.html
					E-mail Address
					FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$0.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards up to $300,000.00