Early Stage Investigator HIV/AIDS Research Using Nonhuman Primate (NHP) Models (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 348960Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348960

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-215.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Early Stage Investigator HIV/AIDS Research Using Nonhuman Primate (NHP) Models (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting preclinical HIV/AIDS research conducted by Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). This initiative seeks to empower ESIs, who are within 10 years of their terminal degree or residency completion and possess at least two years of postdoctoral experience, to explore innovative research directions using NHP models, thereby enhancing their competitiveness for larger NIH grants. The funding, capped at $400,000 over two years, is intended for projects that align with the NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research, focusing on critical areas such as reducing HIV incidence and developing new therapies. Interested applicants must adhere to NIH guidelines and submit their proposals by September 7, 2025, with further inquiries directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces funding opportunities aimed at supporting preclinical HIV/AIDS research utilizing nonhuman primate (NHP) models. This program targets Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) with a Doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience, facilitating their independence in developing new research directions to boost competitiveness for larger NIH grants. Projects must align with the NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research, focusing on key areas such as reducing HIV incidence and developing new therapies. Eligible institutions include a broad range of higher education and non-profit entities, with a total project budget cap of $400,000 over two years for proposed studies that do not involve clinical trials. Application instructions emphasize compliance with NIH guidelines, essential registrations, and adherence to specified due dates, culminating in an expiration date of September 8, 2025. A rigorous peer-review process will evaluate submitted applications based on significance, investigator experience, innovation, approach, and research environment before funding decisions are made. This initiative underscores the NIH's commitment to advancing HIV/AIDS research through enhanced early-stage investigator support.
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