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Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Survivors (R21-No Applications with Responders Accepted)

Required information for application:

1. Project title

2. Project summary/abstract

3. Project objectives and research questions

4. Relevance of the project to the Zadroga Act research mandate

5. Description of the physical and mental health conditions that may be related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

6. Explanation of the diagnostic uncertainty for WTC-related health conditions

7. Explanation of the treatment uncertainty for WTC-related health conditions

8. Description of how the proposed research will address the diagnostic and treatment uncertainties

9. Description of the targeted survivor populations (e.g., certified-eligible WTC survivors, minority groups, women exposed while pregnant or of reproductive age, the elderly, adolescents, minor children)

10. Explanation of how the proposed research will improve the healthcare and well-being of at-risk survivor populations

11. Description of the study population and sampling methodology

12. Justification for including populations outside the NYC disaster area and control populations

13. Explanation of how the proposed research will assess the feasibility of novel areas of investigation

14. Description of potential breakthroughs, novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that may result from the research

15. Research approach and methodology, including a detailed plan for data collection and analysis

16. Timeline for the project and estimated budget

17. Expected outcomes and impact of the research

18. Discussion of potential challenges and mitigation strategies

19. Qualifications and expertise of the research team

20. Any previous research or relevant experience related to the proposed project

21. References or citations of relevant literature supporting the research proposal.

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