There was an announcement at the NIH site visit.  They are phasing
out the R29s, but are allowing these investigators to apply for R01s,
with a "special status".  This will be beneficial to the applicant as
the RO1s are not subject to the same budget restrictions as the R29s.

Mary Hoffman
Administrative Services Manager
Washington State University
Pullman, WA  99163
xxxxxx@wsu.edu