Research to Address Systemic and Structural Barriers and Facilitators to Improve the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trials Required)
ID: 357495Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $225K

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/357495

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-26-004.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Research to Address Systemic and Structural Barriers and Facilitators to Improve the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum for People Who Use Substances." This initiative aims to support research that examines and addresses the systemic and structural factors affecting the awareness, uptake, and adherence to PrEP among individuals who use substances, with a focus on marginalized populations. The funding will provide R34 Planning Grants, allowing for the planning and pilot implementation of innovative strategies to improve PrEP access, with a total estimated program funding of $5 million available for up to eight awards, each capped at $450,000 over a maximum of three years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 12, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    RFA-DA-26-004.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity (RFA-DA-26-004) aimed at addressing barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals using substances. The focus is on researching strategies to improve PrEP uptake and persistence for marginalized populations, including women, transgender individuals, and those with criminal backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on developing interventions that are equitable, scalable, and sustainable, incorporating diverse community perspectives. The funding supports R34 Planning Grants—requiring planning and pilot implementation of innovative strategies without prior feasibility data. An estimated total of $5 million is available to support up to eight awards, with each project budget capped at $450,000 over a maximum of three years. Applicants must submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), showcasing strategies to ensure diverse representation in research activities to promote inclusivity and innovation. Key dates include a due date for applications by March 13, 2025, and an earliest start date planned for December 2025. This notice highlights NIH's ongoing commitment to tackling systemic factors that contribute to health disparities among people who use substances and are at risk of HIV, ensuring the research agenda aligns with strategic public health goals.
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