NIAMS Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 354442Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has announced a funding opportunity for the NIAMS Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required). This initiative invites applications for interventional clinical trials that are prepared to advance following necessary preparatory work, with the UG3 phase focusing on finalizing trial design and logistics, and the UH3 phase dedicated to full execution and assessment of the trial. The program emphasizes the importance of clinical impact within NIAMS missions, participant engagement from underserved populations, and collaboration with representatives of lived experiences to promote health equity. Interested applicants can submit proposals with budgets capped at $250,000 for the UG3 phase and a project duration of up to five years for the UH3 phase, with a submission deadline of March 4, 2027. For further inquiries, applicants may 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-24-208.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has announced a funding opportunity for clinical trial implementation via a two-phase cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3). This funding seeks applications for interventional clinical trials that are ready to move forward after necessary preparatory work has been carried out. The UG3 phase supports activities needed to finalize trial design and logistics, while the UH3 phase involves the full execution and assessment of the trial. Key requirements include clear milestone achievement for progression from UG3 to UH3, a focus on clinical impact within NIAMS missions, and the necessity for participant engagement, particularly from underserved populations. Applications with budgets limited to $250,000 for UG3 and up to five years for the UH3 phase can be submitted through Grants.gov, with detailed project timelines and milestones as essential components. The emphasis on collaboration with lived experience representatives underscores a commitment to health equity and inclusive research practices. The anticipated funding awards depend on project viability and scientific merit, promoting innovative approaches in clinical studies targeting arthritis and related disorders.
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