Dynamic and Adaptable Infrastructure for Drug Development and Outreach to Aid the Research Community in Advancing Medication Repurposing and Repositioning Efforts for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) (U54 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 359125Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359125

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-26-020.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for a Specialized Center-Cooperative Agreement (U54) aimed at establishing a Dynamic and Adaptable Infrastructure for Drug Development and Outreach to enhance the research community's efforts in repurposing and repositioning medications for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). The initiative seeks to support academic and biotech researchers by providing comprehensive drug development services, including regulatory guidance, intellectual property consultations, and technical support, while excluding clinical trials. This funding opportunity is critical for accelerating the drug development pipeline for SUDs, with NIH committing $2.5 million for one award in FY 2026, and applications are due by January 28, 2026. 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-26-020.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking applications for a Specialized Center-Cooperative Agreement (U54) to establish a Dynamic and Adaptable Infrastructure for Drug Development and Outreach. This center will accelerate drug development for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) by repurposing and repositioning existing medications. The initiative aims to support academic and biotech investigators by providing expert guidance, shared resources, and tailored support across all stages of product development, excluding clinical trials. The center will comprise five core components: Administrative, Translational Support, Patient Engagement, User Project Sourcing and Assessment, and Freedom to Operate (FTO), Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy, and Market Access. NIDA intends to commit $2.5 million to fund one award in FY 2026 for a maximum project period of five years.
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