Collaborations to Enhance Drug Development and Regulatory Science

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting applications for a federal grant titled "Collaborations to Enhance Drug Development and Regulatory Science." This opportunity aims to support public-private partnerships and collaborative activities under the Critical Path Initiative, focusing on innovative projects that enhance drug product development, advanced manufacturing, and the translation of scientific discoveries into therapeutics. The grant is particularly significant for fostering advancements in the safety, efficacy, quality, and performance of drug products. Interested applicants can apply for a funding amount of $5 million, with an expected six awards to be made, and should direct inquiries to Terrin Brown at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov or (240) 402-7610. The opportunity is forecasted for fiscal year 2024, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements.