Bat Immunology Network Research Resource Program (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 351474Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $350K

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) has announced a funding opportunity titled the Bat Immunology Network Research Resource Program (RFA-AI-23-069), aimed at developing and validating tools to enhance research on the bat immune system. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration within a Bat Immunology Network, focusing on understanding the unique immune responses of bats, which are significant reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens and play a critical role in public health. The program anticipates funding approximately $530,000 for one award in FY 2025, with applications due by May 25, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity titled the Bat Immunology Network Research Resource Program (FON: RFA-AI-23-069). The purpose of this program is to develop and validate reagents/tools that enhance research on the bat immune system, recognizing the unique characteristics of bats as potential reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens. The initiative aims to foster collaborations within a Bat Immunology Network involving multiple research projects and facilitate the distribution of developed tools to the broader research community. The program requires completion within a five-year project period, with a total funding of approximately $530,000 anticipated for one award in FY 2025. Eligible applicants include various institutions such as higher education organizations and nonprofits, excluding foreign entities. Applications are due by May 25, 2024, and must follow stringent guidelines. The success of this program is expected to bolster understanding of bat immunology, which is crucial given bats’ roles in emerging infectious diseases and pandemics, especially following events like the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. This funding opportunity highlights a strategic federal initiative addressing public health threats and enabling vital research advancements.
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