Proactive Health Office: Office-Wide Innovative Solutions Opening for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
ID: 352977Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (HHS-ARPAH)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is inviting proposals for innovative solutions aimed at enhancing proactive health measures to improve health outcomes for Americans. The agency seeks to fund projects that focus on novel prevention, detection, and prophylactic treatment methods, as well as population-level strategies to promote wellness behaviors and system innovations for effective health delivery. This initiative is crucial in addressing the current reactive nature of medical research and aims to foster revolutionary advancements in healthcare, particularly in areas such as early disease detection and mental health resilience. Proposals are due by March 14, 2025, and interested applicants, specifically small businesses, can reach out to Mark Baxter at mark.baxter@arpa-h.gov for further information. Additional details can be found at the provided link.

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    The Administrative and National Policy Requirements document serves as a critical component of federal proposal submissions, particularly for RFPs and grants. It mandates complete and formatted proposal entries containing essential information about the proposer organization, team members, potential conflicts of interest, and human subjects or animal research disclosures. Key sections include identifying organizational affiliations and disclosing any participation in foreign government talent recruitment programs. The document specifies the need for a conflict of interest mitigation plan, outlines intellectual property claims, and details the management of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Proposers must confirm compliance with federal tax obligations and felony conviction statuses while ensuring adherence to research standards. Formatting requirements and submission formats are firmly specified to maintain uniformity. This document reinforces the responsible conduct of research aligned with government accountability and transparency, vital for integrity in securing federal funding and managing grant projects effectively.
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