Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 338828Type: 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/338828

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-127.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for the Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) grant, aimed at supporting the development of innovative technologies in biomedical research. This initiative seeks applications that focus on creating and validating prototypes of new technological tools, methods, and techniques, emphasizing projects that present significant technical challenges and represent novel advancements over existing technologies. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as higher education institutions, non-profits, and tribal colleges, while applications must avoid addressing specific biological questions and instead concentrate on technology development. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is May 7, 2025, and can find more information at the provided link or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    PAR-22-127.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the development of innovative technologies in biomedical research that do not involve clinical trials. The Focused Technology Research and Development (R01) program invites applications aimed at creating and validating prototypes of new technological tools, methods, and techniques essential for advancing biomedical research. The program emphasizes projects with substantial technical challenges, urging applicants to represent novel advancements over existing technologies. The FOA specifies that applications must avoid addressing specific biological questions and should instead concentrate on technology development, which includes algorithms, laboratory instruments, and biological reagents. Eligible organizations range from higher education institutions to non-profits, while submission processes require registrations with Grants.gov and eRA Commons. Key dates include application due dates, with a maximum project funding period of up to five years. The review process evaluates scientific merit, impact on the field, investigator qualifications, and innovation potential, ensuring that selected projects significantly contribute to the biomedical research landscape. The initiative not only fosters technological innovation but also aims to broaden the range of investigative questions within the biomedical domain.
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