National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 358230Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358230

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-353.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)," aimed at advancing the discovery and development of innovative treatments for mental disorders, including substance use disorders and alcohol use disorder. This initiative encourages collaborative efforts between academia and industry to support multidisciplinary research projects that focus on early-stage human studies and the development of novel therapeutic candidates and neuromodulation tools. The program is designed to complement private sector efforts and emphasizes the importance of data sharing and innovative approaches to mental health treatment challenges. Interested applicants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and application instructions, with a submission opening date of January 25, 2025, and a total project period not exceeding five years. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, and additional details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-353.html.

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    PAR-25-353.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) funding opportunity aimed at innovating treatments for mental disorders. This initiative encourages collaborations among academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries to expedite the discovery and testing of new pharmacologic and neuromodulation tools. The program funds multidisciplinary projects focusing on early-stage human studies and rationally based therapeutic candidates. Applications must follow specific instructions and meet eligibility criteria. Key dates include an opening submission date of January 25, 2025, with a total project period not exceeding five years. The NIH emphasizes the importance of data sharing and encourages novel approaches to treatment challenges in mental health. The NCDDG program is designed not to compete with the private sector but to complement it, with expectations for significant therapeutic impacts. Applications should demonstrate multidisciplinary expertise and provide clear, evaluative milestone plans for success assessment. Overall, the NCDDG program aims to transform mental health treatment through cooperative, innovative research efforts.
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