NIAID, NIDDK, NIDA, and NIAAA Research Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357956Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/357956

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-249.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "NIAID, NIDDK, NIDA, and NIAAA Research Opportunities for New and 'At-Risk' Investigators (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at supporting research projects in health-related fields. This initiative specifically targets New Investigators who have not previously secured substantial NIH funding and 'At-Risk' Investigators who may lose their funding, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds to promote equity in the scientific workforce. The program is crucial for addressing health disparities through innovative research in areas such as infectious diseases, diabetes, drug abuse, and alcohol use. Applications will be accepted starting January 5, 2025, with a maximum project period of five years, and interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. The opportunity does not require cost-sharing or matching and is categorized under discretionary funding with a CFDA number of 93.855.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PA-25-249-Full-Announcement.html
    PA-25-249.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a funding opportunity aimed at encouraging New and 'At-Risk' Investigators from diverse backgrounds to apply for research projects related to infectious diseases, diabetes, drug abuse, and alcohol use. This program specifically targets investigators who have not previously secured substantial NIH funding or those at risk of losing their funding. The initiative emphasizes promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the scientific workforce, which is vital for addressing health disparities. The funding opportunity facilitates research across a variety of areas, including basic and applied biomedical research, with a significant focus on innovations that enhance healthcare. Applications are accepted beginning January 5, 2025, with various submission deadlines into early 2026. The maximum project period is five years, with budgets reflecting the project's needs. Required application materials include certifications on eligibility and a statement on the investigator's commitment to diversity initiatives. NIH emphasizes adhering to all submission guidelines to ensure applications are not delayed or rejected based on compliance issues. This initiative reflects NIH's commitment to building a diverse research environment that can tackle significant public health challenges.
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