Chemical Screening and Optimization Facility (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Chemical Screening and Optimization Facility (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This initiative aims to facilitate the development of non-hormonal contraceptives and reproductive health products by providing access to essential preclinical services, including protein generation, high throughput screening, and drug metabolism studies, rather than direct funding. The program is particularly significant in addressing the urgent need for effective contraceptive methods and advancing innovative research in reproductive health. Interested applicants, including various educational and community organizations, must adhere to specific guidelines and submit their applications by April 3, 2026, with an initial deadline of October 3, 2023. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-193.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), has released a funding opportunity aimed at facilitating the development of non-hormonal contraceptives and reproductive health products via its Chemical Screening and Optimization Facility (CSOF). This initiative, designated as the X01 Resource Access Award, does not provide direct funding but offers access to various preclinical services essential for research, including protein generation, high throughput screening, and drug metabolism studies. Key details include application deadlines of October 3, 2023, and repeated cycles until 2026. The goal is to enable the advancement of projects that show promise in reproductive health, thereby addressing the urgent need for effective contraceptive methods. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to NICHD staff for guidance prior to submission. The application process requires adherence to specific guidelines, with an emphasis on target validation and the expected impacts on product development. Researchers must demonstrate compliance with NIH policy and clear project advancement plans. Overall, this funding opportunity aims to push forward innovative research while ensuring strong support for public health initiatives related to reproductive health.
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