Addressing Challenges in Detecting New Drugs: Instrumentation for Alternative Analytical Methods (R43/R44 - Clinical Trials Optional)
ID: 356956Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356956

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-26-018.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is offering a funding opportunity titled "Addressing Challenges in Detecting New Drugs: Instrumentation for Alternative Analytical Methods," aimed at small businesses. This initiative seeks to develop innovative, cost-effective drug detection technologies capable of identifying both known and emerging drugs, such as xylazine and nitazenes, with sensitivity comparable to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The program emphasizes the need for user-friendly devices that can facilitate on-site drug detection, thereby addressing public health challenges related to drug misuse. A total budget of approximately $3 million is available for four to seven grants, with applications due by January 19, 2025. For further inquiries, 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-DA-26-018.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has published a funding opportunity aimed at developing cost-effective, user-friendly drug detection technologies. The program, titled "Addressing Challenges in Detecting New Drugs: Instrumentation for Alternative Analytical Methods," invites small businesses to create devices that identify both known and unknown drugs with sensitivity comparable to that of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Key goals include reducing overall costs and minimizing the complexity of testing to facilitate on-site drug detection, particularly for emerging drugs like xylazine and nitazenes. The funding structure allows for various grant types, including Phase I, Phase II, and Fast Track options, with a total budget of approximately $3 million available for four to seven grants. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based small business concerns, which must meet specific regulatory criteria. The notice emphasizes the importance of innovative approaches and the necessity for comprehensive commercialization plans, particularly regarding market readiness and potential revenue generation. The deadline for applications is set for January 19, 2025, underlining the urgency of addressing the growing issues surrounding drug misuse and detection capabilities in public health settings.
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