Addressing Health Inequities in Clinical Diagnostics (R41/R42 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Addressing Health Inequities in Clinical Diagnostics" under the Small Business Technology Transfer Grants (R41/R42). This initiative aims to support Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in developing clinical diagnostics that specifically address health disparities affecting diverse patient populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and underserved communities. The program emphasizes the commercialization potential of proposed technologies and requires the involvement of health disparity populations throughout the development process. Applications are accepted until January 5, 2027, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-157.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for the Addressing Health Inequities in Clinical Diagnostics funding opportunity (FON PAR-24-157) under the Small Business Technology Transfer Grants (R41/R42). This initiative seeks to support Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in developing clinical diagnostics that address health disparities prevalent among diverse patient populations. The goal is to innovate tools that improve equity in clinical laboratory assays and point-of-care devices, particularly for populations disproportionately affected by health inequities, including racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and underserved communities. Key components of this funding opportunity include an emphasis on the commercialization potential of proposed technologies, essential involvement of health disparity populations throughout the development process, and adherence to performance benchmarks for funding considerations. Applications are due at various intervals until 2027, and potential grantees must navigate a structured application and review process via Grants.gov, addressing NIH’s project requirements and compliance standards. This funding aims to foster innovative solutions that can effectively enhance health outcomes and reduce disparities in clinical settings.
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