Resource-based Centers for Rheumatic Diseases Research

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Resource-based centers to provide critical research infrastructure, shared facilities, services, and resources to groups of investigators conducting research on rheumatic diseases. The overall goal is to accelerate, enrich, and enhance the effectiveness of ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research and promote new research within the NIAMS mission. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Providing critical research infrastructure and shared facilities to investigators • Supporting research on rheumatic diseases • Encouraging collaborative investigations combining expertise in rheumatic diseases • Allowing potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects