Support for early stage conceptual work and feasibility tests in biomedical informatics and bioinformatics. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques or approaches that could have major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. Preliminary data are not required, but applicants are urged to provide milestones by which progress on the project can be measured. This program expires September 8, 2014 unless reissued. Only electronic applications are accepted.
Deadlines for New Applications: February 16, June 16, and October 16 each year Deadlines for Revised Applications: March 16, July 16, and November 16 each year Full listing of deadlines for competing applications: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/Deadlines.html
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