Engineering Durable HIV Vaccine Responses (ENDURE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 353797Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Engineering Durable HIV Vaccine Responses (ENDURE)" aimed at supporting research to enhance durable immune responses to candidate HIV vaccines. This initiative seeks applications focused on both basic and applied research that clarifies the factors influencing these immune responses, develops methods for their measurement, and explores engineering strategies for improved durability. With a total budget of $3 million available for 2-4 awards, each grant may provide up to $750,000 in direct costs per year. Applications must be submitted electronically by September 9, 2024, with the opportunity closing on October 10, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting research to understand and improve durable immune responses to candidate HIV vaccines. The funding opportunity, titled "Engineering Durable HIV Vaccine Responses (ENDURE)", invites applications focused on basic and applied research that clarifies factors influencing durable immune responses, methods for measuring such responses, and engineering strategies for enhanced durability. The NOFO outlines eligibility, application guidelines, and funding details, with a total budget of $3 million available for 2-4 awards, each not exceeding $750,000 in direct costs per year. Applications must be submitted electronically, and the review criteria emphasize scientific significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, research approach, and the environment for conducting the research. Diversity in research teams is strongly encouraged, reflecting NIH's commitment to scientific innovation through diverse perspectives. Prospective applicants should submit their applications by September 9, 2024, with an expiration date set for October 10, 2024. This initiative advances critical research towards the development of effective HIV vaccines, addressing a significant public health challenge.
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