CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Basic Research on Chemical Threats that Affect the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355038Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

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/355038

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-030.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Basic Research on Chemical Threats that Affect the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This funding opportunity aims to support basic research projects focused on understanding the mechanisms of toxicity associated with chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides that impact neurological functions. The initiative is crucial for developing therapeutic countermeasures in scenarios of civilian mass exposure to chemical threats, enhancing public health safety. Eligible applicants can receive up to $300,000 per year for a maximum of three years, with applications accepted starting September 17, 2024, and a closing date of October 16, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-030.html.

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    The NIH's Department of Health and Human Services released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) targeting basic research on mechanisms of toxicity related to chemical threats affecting the nervous system. Specifically, this initiative seeks applications under the NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) program aimed at understanding how chemical warfare agents and industrial chemicals impact neurological functions. The research supported is expected to identify new pathways for therapeutic countermeasures in civilian mass exposure scenarios. Applications will be accepted starting September 17, 2024, with a maximum funding of $300,000 per year for a three-year project period, supporting up to four awards totaling $2 million. Eligibility extends to various organizations, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities. Key research topics focus on defining molecular mechanisms of toxicity, model development, and understanding long-term effects following acute exposures. The application process requires adherence to strict NIH guidelines for rigor and transparency, underlining the importance of comprehensive biosafety measures given the hazardous nature of chemical agents. This effort is integral to enhancing public health safety against chemical threats.
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