NHLBI Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357800Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This initiative aims to support research that provides essential information for the design of future Phase II-IV clinical trials focused on heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, requiring applicants to demonstrate the scientific necessity and sufficiency of their proposed studies. The NHLBI emphasizes inclusivity by mandating a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to enhance the project's scientific merit, with a budget of up to $450,000 in direct costs available over a maximum project period of three years. Interested applicants should note that the application period opens on January 16, 2025, and the final submission deadline is January 7, 2027; for further inquiries, they can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at facilitating clinical trial pilot studies through the R34 Planning Grant mechanism. This initiative, reissuing the PAR-24-049, invites applications for research that will provide vital information for the design of future Phase II-IV clinical trials addressing heart, lung, blood, or sleep disorders. Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their proposed research is both scientifically necessary and sufficient to inform subsequent trials. Furthermore, the NOFO emphasizes inclusivity by requiring a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), assessing how diverse viewpoints can enhance the project's scientific merit. The grant allows for a budget of up to $450,000 in direct costs over a maximum project period of three years. Important deadlines, including an open application date of January 16, 2025, are outlined, alongside eligibility criteria that include various educational and governmental entities. The document underscores the NHLBI's commitment to fostering effective treatments while promoting diversity in research participation, ultimately aiming to advance public health through well-informed clinical trials.
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