Complex Integrated Multi-Component Projects in Aging Research (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Complex Integrated Multi-Component Projects in Aging Research (U19 Clinical Trial Optional) program, aimed at supporting large-scale research initiatives that address critical questions related to aging. This funding opportunity encourages multidisciplinary collaboration among higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, focusing on projects that integrate various components such as coordinating centers and clinical sites, particularly in areas like Alzheimer’s disease and health disparities. There is no limit on application budgets, but they must accurately reflect project needs, with a maximum project period of five years. Interested applicants should note that the submission deadline for the first round is January 25, 2023, and can find further details and application instructions at the provided NIH link or by contacting the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is inviting applications for funding under the Complex Integrated Multi-Component Projects in Aging Research program (U19 Clinical Trial Optional). This opportunity, reissued as PAR-22-213, supports large-scale research projects involving integrated components addressing critical questions in aging. Targeted applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration. The FOA seeks projects with various components, such as coordinating centers and clinical sites, focusing on aging-related studies, including Alzheimer’s disease, inter-organ communication, and health disparities. The funding mechanism emphasizes the necessity of cross-institutional integration to ensure proposed projects leverage diverse expertise. While there is no limit on application budgets, they must reflect actual project needs, and a maximum project period is set at five years. Key dates outline submission deadlines, with the first round on January 25, 2023. The document underscores compliance with strict application instructions, urging early submission for error corrections. This initiative highlights the NIH's commitment to advancing aging research through innovative, large-scale, and collaborative approaches.
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