The NIH 4DN Working Group and the NIH Common Fund Office have decided to support new 1-yr research or tool-development proposals that address outstanding challenges related to 4DN’s mission. These new projects will be funded through Opportunity Pool-supported Administrative Supplements (OPAS) to existing 4DN awards. The attached announcement describes the research areas open to support and the OPAS application process. The related timeline is as follows:

• Before April 5^th , 2019 Submit short LOI and discuss OP concept with Program Staff
• April 22^nd , 2019 Deadline for application
• May 10^th , 2019 NIH-approved funding plan
• Early June, 2019 Issuance of Administrative Supplements

OPAS application information

Do not hesitate to contact me via email with any questions that you may have about this opportunity.

Best,

Olivier Blondel, NIDDK

Co-coordinator, 4DN Program

On behalf of the NIH 4DN Working Group