In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (R01 Clinical Trial optional)
ID: 350946Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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/350946

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-24-004.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization" (R01 Clinical Trial optional) aimed at advancing imaging technologies for the inner ear. This initiative encourages the development of innovative imaging techniques that enhance the visualization of inner ear structures in living humans, focusing on both structural and functional aspects, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers. The funding opportunity, with a total budget of $2 million to support 2-4 awards in fiscal year 2024, is open to a wide range of eligible applicants, including educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, with applications accepted starting January 1, 2024. Interested parties can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.

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    RFA-DC-24-004-Full-Announcement.html
    RFA-DC-24-004.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at advancing in vivo high-resolution imaging technologies for the inner ear, overseen by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The initiative (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DC-24-004) encourages projects to enhance existing imaging methods or develop novel techniques that provide superior visualization of the inner ear’s anatomical and functional structures in living humans. Proposals should leverage interdisciplinary collaboration and can include preclinical animal studies with a clear pathway to human application. Support is available for low-risk clinical trials that do not involve FDA oversight and are primarily research-focused. The application process opens on January 1, 2024, with a total budget of $2 million allocated to fund 2-4 awards in fiscal year 2024. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities. Criterion for review includes the significance of the research, innovation, investigator qualifications, and overall project approach. This funding opportunity emphasizes the potential of high-resolution imaging to improve diagnosis and treatment of inner ear disorders, ultimately supporting public health and scientific advancement.
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