Clinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01) Clinical Trials Required
ID: 356054Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Award Range

$650K - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Consumer Protection

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled "Clinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01) Clinical Trials Required." This grant aims to fund clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy and safety of products intended to address unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases affecting both children and adults, thereby increasing the number of approved treatments in this critical area. The initiative is part of the FDA's broader commitment to enhance drug development for rare diseases, which is vital for improving patient outcomes and advancing public health. Interested applicants can apply for funding amounts ranging from $650,000 to $900,000, with no cost-sharing requirements, and should direct inquiries to Terrin Brown at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov or call 240-402-7610. The opportunity is set for the fiscal year 2025 and was last updated on August 14, 2024.

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