Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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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) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting exploratory research for innovative technologies in biomedical research. This initiative encourages high-risk, high-reward projects that focus on developing broad-use technologies, such as laboratory instruments or algorithms, without established feasibility, thereby fostering advancements relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes, including the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Cancer Institute. Eligible applicants may receive up to $275,000 in direct costs over a two-year period, with applications evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, and applicant expertise; however, projects that include proof of concept data will be deemed non-responsive. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is May 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further information.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering a funding opportunity (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) for exploratory research to develop innovative technologies in biomedical research. This initiative, focused on high-risk, high-reward studies, seeks projects that advance understanding and tools relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes, specifically the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Eligible applicants can propose projects that must not have established feasibility, focusing instead on developing broad-use technologies, such as laboratory instruments or algorithms, for various biomedical research applications. The funding amounts to a maximum of $275,000 in direct costs over two years, with specific submission deadlines and registration requirements highlighted. Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, and the expertise of the applicants. Notably, projects focusing on specific biological questions or that include any proof of concept data will be deemed non-responsive. This funding represents a strategic effort to foster early-stage technology development that facilitates biomedical advancements and innovation.
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