Development of Resources and Technologies for Enhancing Rigor, Reproducibility, and Translatability of Animal Models in Biomedical Research (R01)
ID: 344232Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344232

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-040.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP), has announced a funding opportunity for the development of resources and technologies aimed at enhancing the rigor, reproducibility, and translatability of animal models in biomedical research. This R01 grant encourages hypothesis-driven research projects that address validation gaps in animal models relevant to multiple NIH Institutes and Centers, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies applicable across various organ systems and diseases. The initiative is crucial for overcoming barriers in animal research, ultimately fostering improved clinical outcomes. Interested applicants, including a diverse range of institutions, must submit their proposals by July 5, 2025, with project durations not exceeding five years. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    PAR-23-040.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP), has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aimed at enhancing the rigor, reproducibility, and translatability of animal models in biomedical research. The R01 grant, titled “Development of Resources and Technologies for Enhancing Rigor, Reproducibility, and Translatability of Animal Models,” encourages hypothesis-driven projects that address gaps in validating animal models relevant to multiple NIH Institutes and Centers. Key dates for application submissions span from November 22, 2022, to July 6, 2025, with proposed project durations not exceeding five years. The FOA emphasizes the need for advanced technologies, tools, and resources applicable to various organ systems and diseases. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, from higher education to non-profit organizations. Projects focusing on high-efficiency gene editing, biosensors, and AI tools for data integration are encouraged, whereas applications concentrated solely on specific diseases or applications predominantly relevant to one NIH Institute will be deemed nonresponsive. Applicants are advised to communicate with ORIP staff prior to submission to ensure alignment with the FOA's goals. The announcement underscores NIH’s commitment to addressing critical barriers in animal research to foster improved clinical outcomes.
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