Cooperative Agreement to Support the Illinois Institute of Technology's Institute for Food Safety and Health (U18) - Clinical Trials Not Allowed

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the FDA/CFSAN, seeks a single-source cooperative agreement with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) for the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH). The funding opportunity (RFA-FD-24-017) focuses on applied research in food safety, specifically involving pre- and postharvest processing, food processing technologies, and nutritional quality assessment relevant to FDA-regulated products. Key objectives include promoting multidisciplinary research, fostering collaboration among government and industry stakeholders, and enhancing outreach programs. The FDA plans to allocate up to $10 million over five years. Applications will be accepted until August 6, 2024, with a recommended submission via Grants.gov. Successful projects will demonstrate scientific merit, adherence to guidelines, and the capacity to influence food safety practices. The agreement will feature substantial FDA involvement in monitoring and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.