Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) invites applications from qualified institutions for Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences. NIA invites both new teams of investigators and continuing centers (funded under AG-97-005) to apply. The long-range objectives of the Roybal Centers are to improve the health, quality of life, and productivity of middle-aged and older people, through: (1) facilitating the translation of what we have learned about aging processes from the basic behavioral and social sciences (including human factors) to practical outcomes, including new technologies, for the benefit of the aged, and 2) stimulating new "use-inspired" basic research in the behavioral and social sciences. By making research resources more accessible, a Roybal Center grant will provide the research infrastructure to: (1) Enhance the productivity of relevant research, including the promotion of translational research into existing projects. (2) Stimulate ideas for new program development in the area of translational research in the social and behavioral sciences. Successful Centers are expected to encourage researchers at their institutions to pursue additional funding to further develop, test, and implement ideas piloted within these Centers. Mechanisms for additional funding through NIH would include program projects (P01), research grants (R01), and Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR ) awards (R43, R44). (3) Facilitate acceleration in the development of new products or technologies to enhance the health and quality of life of older Americans. (4) Facilitate and accelerate application through studies and analyses of the translational process itself. (5) Recruit new researchers to the area of translational research. (6) Facilitate interaction and collaboration among academic researchers, and commercial interests or Governmental bodies. (7) Develop innovative networks of researchers with interests in translational research.