Standardizing Data and Metadata from Wearable Devices (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355241Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355241

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-250.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Standardizing Data and Metadata from Wearable Devices (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at enhancing research capabilities in mental health through improved data standardization from wearable technologies. The initiative seeks to establish universal standards for data from personal tracking devices, similar to the DICOM format used in medical imaging, to facilitate data aggregation and analysis for mental illness biomarkers. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, with a project duration of up to four years and a budget reflecting actual needs. The application period opens on May 10, 2025, with proposals due by 5:00 PM local time on June 10, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is offering a funding opportunity aimed at standardizing data and metadata from wearable devices to enhance research related to mental illness. The initiative seeks to address challenges related to disparate data formats from various manufacturers, facilitating easier data aggregation and analysis, and requires collaboration with device manufacturers and the research community. Applications are due by June 10, 2025, with a maximum project period of four years, and the opportunity is open to a wide range of eligible organizations, including academic institutions and nonprofits.
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