Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer (UH3 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 350827Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350827

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-314.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer," aimed at accelerating the validation of biomarkers and assays for cancer-related applications. This funding opportunity focuses on projects that have already analytically validated assays, supporting their clinical validation over a maximum period of three years, with the goal of integrating these assays into future clinical trials and studies. The initiative is crucial for enhancing cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response, ultimately improving patient outcomes through validated and harmonized assays. Interested applicants can apply for funding up to $250,000, with the application period opening on January 19, 2024, and closing on October 14, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at accelerating the validation of high-quality biomarkers and assays for cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response. This funding opportunity (PAR-23-314) is a reissue of a previous announcement (PAR-20-314) and is intended for applications that support the clinical validation of established assays over a maximum period of three years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies, among others. The funding mechanism includes cooperative agreements that involve substantial NIH scientific support. The emphasis is on projects that already have analytically validated assays, with a goal to integrate these assays into future clinical trials. Importantly, the NOFO excludes support for early-stage technological developments or conventional clinical trials, focusing instead on optimizing existing assays for clinical contexts. Key dates include an opening date for submissions on January 19, 2024, and the application period expires on October 15, 2026. This opportunity aligns with the NIH's objective of enhancing cancer research and treatment methodologies, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes through validated and harmonized assays.
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