Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center (AITCC) through a Cooperative Agreement (U24). This initiative aims to create a central hub for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) program, focusing on advancing AI and technology applications in aging research, particularly related to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). The AITCC will coordinate activities across AITC centers, engage stakeholders, and disseminate information to attract new researchers, with a funding amount of up to $1,900,000 per year for five years. Applications are due by October 15, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), RFA-AG-26-007, for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center (AITCC). This Cooperative Agreement (U24) invites applications to establish a central hub for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) program. The AITCC will facilitate and coordinate activities across AITC centers, centralize stakeholder engagement for aging and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) research, and disseminate information to attract new researchers. The NOFO emphasizes the AITCC's role in advancing AI and technology approaches in aging research, with specific teams for administration, commercialization, research and consulting, and stakeholder engagement. A single award of up to $1,900,000 per year for five years is anticipated, with applications due October 15, 2025. Applications must demonstrate relevance to AI and technology in aging/AD/ADRD, and propose administration, commercialization, consulting, and stakeholder engagement activities.
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