Early Immune System Development and Ontogeny (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Early Immune System Development and Ontogeny" under the R01 Clinical Trial Optional grant program. This initiative aims to investigate the mechanisms of early immune development in children, particularly focusing on those with in-utero exposure to HIV or Anti-Retroviral Therapeutics (ART), and includes research on maternal and paternal immune statuses, immune cell development, and environmental influences. The program is significant for advancing laboratory research and clinical trials that enhance understanding of immune maturation in neonates and children. Eligible applicants can receive up to $400,000 per year for a maximum project duration of four years, with applications opening on April 7, 2025, and closing on January 8, 2029. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity titled "Early Immune System Development and Ontogeny" under the R01 Research Project Grant. This initiative aims to explore the mechanisms of early immune development in children, particularly focusing on those with in-utero exposure to HIV or Anti-Retroviral Therapeutics (ART). The research should examine maternal and paternal immune statuses, immune cell development, and environmental influences such as diet and microbiome. Key funding goals include promoting laboratory research and clinical trials that improve understanding of immune systems and their maturation in neonates and children. Eligible applicants range from higher education institutions to private organizations, with a budget limit of $400,000 per year and a maximum project duration of four years. Significant dates include an application opening on April 7, 2025, with a final expiration on January 8, 2029. Applications must comply with strict NIH submission guidelines, including registration requirements and adherence to data management protocols. The review process will assess the scientific merit and relevance of applications to ensure support for impactful research, with funding decisions based on scientific merit and program priorities.
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