NIDDK Catalyst Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDDK Catalyst Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) to support pioneering biomedical research focused on critical scientific challenges related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases. This grant aims to fund individual scientists proposing innovative and high-impact studies that diverge from their existing research, encouraging bold ideas and unconventional hypotheses within the domains of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases and the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. The award has a budget ceiling of $500,000 per year for a maximum project period of five years, with a total funding commitment of $4.8 million for FY 2026 to support up to six awards. Interested applicants must adhere to NIH registration requirements and submit their proposals by July 18, 2025, with further inquiries directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The NIDDK Catalyst Award (DP1) by the National Institutes of Health aims to fund pioneering biomedical research focused on critical scientific challenges related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases. This funding opportunity seeks to support individual scientists proposing innovative and high-impact studies that diverge from their existing research. The award encourages applications showcasing bold ideas and unconventional hypotheses within the domains of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (DEMD) and the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (DDN). Key provisions include a budget limit of $500,000 per year over a maximum project period of five years, with an overall funding commitment of $4.8 million for FY 2026 to support up to six awards. Eligible applicants range from higher education institutions to non-profit organizations and government entities, provided they comply with NIH registration requirements. The submission process requires adherence to specified application formats and deadlines, with a focus on innovation and scientific merit being the primary criteria for evaluation. This initiative reflects NIH's commitment to advancing transformative research that addresses significant public health challenges.
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