NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at accelerating the development of therapeutic interventions for visual system diseases. This funding opportunity supports a phased research approach, where the R61 phase focuses on exploratory activities with preliminary data, while the R33 phase advances preclinical development leading to Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submissions. The program is crucial for transforming innovative laboratory findings into clinical therapies that enhance patient care, with a total budget of up to $500,000 annually for R61 and $1,000,000 for R33. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 16, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics, specifically focusing on accelerating the development of therapeutic interventions for visual system diseases. This program allows for a phased research approach (R61/R33) where the R61 phase covers exploratory activities with preliminary data, while the R33 phase supports advanced preclinical development leading to Investigational New Drug (IND) applications or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submissions. Applications must involve multidisciplinary teams targeting concrete milestones within a maximum of five years. The total budget for R61 is capped at $500,000 annually, with $1,000,000 for R33. Eligible applicants range from higher education institutions to federal agencies and diverse nonprofit organizations. All applications must adhere to stringent guidelines, including a clear explanation of the project's significance, the expertise of the investigative team, and a defined regulatory strategy. The goal is to produce actionable data that guides an IND/IDE submission, ultimately transforming innovative laboratory findings into clinical therapies that enhance patient care.
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