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Grant Information
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| Title of grant: |
Virtual Reality Technologies for Research and Education in Obesity and Diabetes (R01) |
| Organization offering the grant: |
National Institutes of Health |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage submission of hypothesis-testing research applications that capitalize on the unique capabilities of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies to visualize outcomes, teach, motivate, and to extend the health care and learning environments, in order to foster to foster desirable eating, physical activity, self-care, and other health-related behaviors necessary for prevention and management of obesity and diabetes. Of highest interest are well-designed multidisciplinary projects drawing on expertise in VR technologies and biomedical behavioral and pedagogical sciences. The overall goal is to develop the potential of VR technologies as research tools for behavioral science-oriented studies in diabetes and obesity, and as practical tools for clinical and public health-level prevention and management of obesity and diabetes. |
| Categories: |
Behavioral Health , Community Health, Computer Technology , Diabetes, Nutrition |
| Eligible Applicants: |
Public/State/Private Institution of Higher Education; Governments; Nonprofit with or without 501(c)(3) IRS Status; For-Profit Organization;Regional/Faith/Community-based Organizations; Housing Authorities; Independent School Districts. |
| Deadline Date: |
2-05-2014
Application Submission/Receipt Dates: February 5, June 5, October 5. AIDS Application Submission/Receipt Dates: May 7, September 7, January 7. Expiration/Closing Date: May 8, 2014.
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| Special Notes: |
This is a multi-agency solicitation. For particular areas of interest and other contacts at the participating Institutes, refer to the announcement at the URL below.
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| Funding Amount: |
NIH R01 award mechanism. |
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Contact Information
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| Name: |
Abby G. Ershow, Sc.D. |
| Address: |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 8160 (MSC 7956)
Bethesda MD 20892
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| E-mail: |
ErshowA@nhlbi.nih.gov |
| Phone: |
301-435-0550 |
| Fax: |
301-480-3667 |
| Web URL: |
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files
/PA-11-211.html
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