Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for CCRP Initiative: Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Therapeutics Discovery and Early-Stage Development (UG3/UH3 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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) initiative, focusing on the early-stage development of therapeutics to address health impacts from toxic chemical exposure. This funding opportunity aims to foster collaborations and innovative projects that can effectively mitigate adverse health effects, with an emphasis on the UG3/UH3 activity code for phased development. The NOFO is anticipated to be released in early 2025, with applications due by October 2025, and awards expected to be made by June 2026, marking a significant investment in public health safety. Interested applicants should prepare to align their proposals with the outlined objectives and timelines.

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