Early-Stage Preclinical Validation of Therapeutic Leads for Diseases of Interest to the NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 337854Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/337854

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-111.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Early-Stage Preclinical Validation of Therapeutic Leads for Diseases of Interest to the NIDDK (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This grant aims to support translational research that enhances the validation of innovative therapeutic leads, particularly in the areas of diabetes, kidney, and digestive diseases, which are relevant to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Successful proposals should present novel therapeutic approaches, including small molecules and non-viral biologics, and demonstrate significant potential improvements over existing treatments. The NIH anticipates awarding 3-4 grants annually, with funding amounts ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 for a maximum project period of five years. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to NIH scientific contacts for programmatic discussions prior to submission, and the application deadline is January 7, 2025. For more information, applicants can refer to the full announcement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-111.html or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity focused on early-stage preclinical validation of therapeutic leads relevant to diabetes, kidney, and digestive diseases through the R01 Research Project Grant. This program, re-seeking proposals previously issued under PAR-22-111, aims to stimulate research that enhances the validation of novel therapeutics not prioritized by the commercial sector. Eligible applications should present innovative therapeutic leads, which include small molecules and non-viral biologics, and provide evidence of potential improvements over existing treatments. Successful projects must significantly contribute data supporting therapeutic validity to facilitate later funding opportunities for advanced development. The NIH anticipates awarding 3-4 grants annually, each ranging from $250,000 to $300,000, over a maximum project period of five years. Proposals should comply with strict application instructions and showcase a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and therapeutic relevance to NIH missions. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact NIH scientific contacts for programmatic discussions before submission.
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