HEAL Initiative: HEAL KIDS (Knowledge, Innovation and Discovery Studies): Chronic Pain Program (UC2 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 355414Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355414

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-24-007.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the HEAL KIDS Chronic Pain Collaborating Research Teams Program, part of the HEAL Initiative aimed at addressing chronic pain in children and adolescents. This funding opportunity seeks interdisciplinary research projects that leverage clinical research, innovative technologies, and measurement science to enhance understanding and management of pediatric chronic pain conditions. The initiative emphasizes collaboration across various NIH institutes to explore the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, develop effective interventions, and promote diverse perspectives in research teams, particularly from underrepresented groups. Proposals can request up to $1.3 million per year for a project period of five years, with applications due by November 9, 2024. For further information, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-24-007.html.

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    The HEAL Initiative's National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the HEAL KIDS Chronic Pain Collaborating Research Teams Program, aimed at interdisciplinary research on chronic pain in children and adolescents. This funding opportunity encourages collaborations across various NIH institutes to investigate the biopsychosocial aspects of pediatric chronic pain, focusing on age-appropriate therapeutic strategies and innovative pain management. Proposals should address critical challenges, utilize advanced technologies, and promote diverse perspectives in research teams, including those from underrepresented groups. The initiative aims to understand pain mechanisms, identify risk factors, and develop effective interventions while considering the unique developmental issues in pediatric populations. Applications are due by November 9, 2024, and must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives, reflecting NIH’s commitment to inclusive research. The budget for proposals can reach up to $1.3 million per year, with a project period of five years. This funding opportunity emphasizes collaboration and aims to generate impactful research addressing pediatric pain, ultimately contributing to solutions for the ongoing opioid crisis.
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