National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders or Alcohol Use Disorder (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting proposals for the National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) program, aimed at advancing innovative therapies for mental disorders and alcohol use disorder (AUD). This funding opportunity encourages collaborative efforts between academia and industry to facilitate the discovery, preclinical development, and early human testing of new drug and device candidates, with a focus on novel molecular targets and neuromodulatory devices. The program is critical for addressing unmet medical needs in mental health and addiction, supporting projects with a total duration of up to five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 24, 2025, and can find additional information and application details at the NIH grants website or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) program, administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks proposals aimed at developing innovative drug and device therapies for mental disorders or alcohol use disorder (AUD). This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages collaboration between academia and industry, focusing on the translation of discoveries into early human studies. Key objectives include accelerating drug/device identification and characterization, conducting early-stage human studies, and fostering partnerships. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profits, with a total project period not exceeding five years. The review process involves NIH scientific staff, and applications should align with suggested milestones and a comprehensive data management strategy. Notably, the program emphasizes the need for effective communication among team members and robust data sharing to enhance research transparency. Various innovative projects addressing distinct biological mechanisms or therapeutic approaches are encouraged, particularly those involving new molecular targets or neuromodulatory devices that have not yet been explored in detail. Overall, the NCDDG program represents a significant investment in advancing therapeutic options in areas of unmet medical need, particularly for mental health and addiction-related conditions.
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