Biophysical and Biomechanical Aspects of Embryonic Development (R21)

This grant is intended to encourage innovative and high risk/impact research in the area of physics/mechanics of embryonic development to be explored in model organisms. The research proposed under this program can explore approaches and concepts new to the area of developmental tissue mechanics, research and development of new technologies, or initial research and development of data upon which significant future research may be built.

Funding: $275,000 per year

Duration: 2 years 

Research Authority due date: 10 days prior to submission date

LOI (encoueraged) due date: 19.8.16, 19.8.17. 19.8.18

Full application due date: 19.9.16, 19.9.17, 19.9.18