Development of Innovative Informatics Methods and Algorithms for Cancer Research and Management (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 351495Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351495

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-24-016.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Development of Innovative Informatics Methods and Algorithms for Cancer Research and Management (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative invites exploratory and developmental research grant applications aimed at creating novel informatics methods and algorithms that enhance data acquisition, analysis, visualization, and interpretation across various aspects of cancer research, including biology, treatment, early detection, and health disparities. The NIH emphasizes the importance of innovative approaches that can significantly advance cancer research technology, with a total funding amount of approximately $1,020,000 available for about five awards, each with a maximum budget of $275,000 for a project duration of up to two years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by 5:00 PM local time on November 15, 2024, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    RFA-CA-24-016.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at encouraging exploratory and developmental research (R21) focused on innovative informatics methods and algorithms for cancer research and management. This initiative, linked to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and reissuing RFA-CA-23-014, invites applications that enhance data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation across various aspects of cancer research, including biology, treatment, early detection, and health disparities. The funding opportunity supports projects with transformative potential, prioritizing innovative informatics approaches over traditional data generation. Key dates include an application opening on May 11, 2024, with applications due by 5:00 PM local time. It anticipates funding approximately five awards totaling $1,020,000 for a maximum project duration of two years, with a budget cap of $275,000. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, and strong emphasis is placed on novel algorithms that can be widely adopted in the cancer research community. Compliance with submission guidelines and proper registrations is critical, as incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be reviewed. The initiative underscores the NIH’s focus on enhancing cancer research technology through innovative solutions.
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