Mechanisms of Reciprocal Interactions between HIV Associated Neuroinflammation and CNS Persistence: Implications in HIV Neuropathogenesis and Cure (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 354974Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354974

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-25-181.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Mechanisms of Reciprocal Interactions between HIV Associated Neuroinflammation and CNS Persistence: Implications in HIV Neuropathogenesis and Cure (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This initiative aims to explore the mechanisms of HIV-associated neuroinflammation and its persistence in the central nervous system (CNS), encouraging innovative research that utilizes advanced models, including human tissues and animal studies, to investigate the neurological impacts of HIV infection. With a total funding amount of approximately $4.5 million available for 8-10 awards, individual budgets are capped at $275,000 over a two-year project period. Applications are due by November 9, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries or visit the opportunity's webpage for more details.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity focused on exploring the interactions between HIV-associated neuroinflammation and persistence within the central nervous system (CNS). This program, under the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (RFA-MH-25-181), encourages innovative research that examines the mechanisms impacting HIV neuropathogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies. Applicants may utilize advanced models, including human tissues and animal studies, to investigate neuroinflammation's role in sustaining HIV reservoirs. Total funding is anticipated at $4.5 million for 8-10 awards, with an individual budget cap of $275,000 over a two-year project period. Eligible organizations range from educational institutions to nonprofit organizations, and applications are due by November 9, 2024. Given the ongoing challenges of HIV treatment, this initiative underlines the need for novel approaches to understand and ultimately mitigate the neurological impacts of HIV infection, thereby contributing to the NIH’s goal of advancing HIV cure research.
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