Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: Data Mining and Functional Validation (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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$0 - $350K

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is offering a funding opportunity titled the Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program, aimed at supporting research on the molecular responses of individual cells related to HIV and substance use disorders (SUD). The program seeks to fund projects that involve data mining of single cell datasets to identify key cellular components and validate their roles in HIV and SUD responses, utilizing innovative techniques such as machine learning and epigenomic manipulations. With an anticipated budget of $3 million over two years, the NIH plans to fund six to seven projects annually, requiring applicants to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote inclusivity in research. Interested applicants should note that the application period opens on February 19, 2025, and closes on March 20, 2026, with inquiries directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), announces a funding opportunity titled the Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program. This initiative aims to support research exploring the molecular responses of individual cells related to HIV and substance use disorders (SUD), focusing on the functional validation of relevant data mined from single cell datasets. The program encourages applications that utilize diverse techniques including machine learning and epigenomic manipulations. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, with an anticipated budget of $3 million over two years to fund six to seven projects per year. The application requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), emphasizing teamwork and inclusivity. Important dates include an application open date of February 19, 2025, and an expiration date of March 20, 2026. Applications will be reviewed based on scientific merit, innovation, and researchers' expertise, following NIH's peer review process.
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