Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting research on the impact of defective HIV proviruses on persistence and pathogenesis during antiretroviral treatment. The objective is to characterize these defective proviruses in human samples, optimize assays to mitigate their influence, and study their effects on viral dynamics, which is crucial for improving HIV cure strategies and understanding chronic immune activation in treated individuals. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions, such as public and private nonprofits, higher education entities, and for-profits, with funding available up to $500,000 per year for projects lasting a maximum of five years. Interested parties should note that applications can be submitted starting in April 2025, and all inquiries can be directed to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services announces a funding opportunity to research the role of defective HIV proviruses in persistence and pathogenesis during antiretroviral treatment. The goal is to understand their impact on HIV cure strategies and immune responses. This research is pertinent given the accumulation of defective proviruses in individuals on treatment, which may contribute to chronic immune activation and hinder efforts to effectively combat HIV. Applications must exclude clinical trials and focus on characterizing defective HIV proviruses in human samples, optimizing assays to exclude their influence, and studying their effects on viral dynamics. Interested institutions, including public and private nonprofits, higher education entities, and for-profits, can receive up to $500,000 per year for projects with a maximum duration of five years. Significant research areas include HIV reservoirs in specific anatomical sites and the effects of defective proviruses on therapeutic outcomes. Key dates include an April 2025 submission start and ongoing opportunities for meritorious applications. All applications must comply with NIH guidelines and be submitted electronically. This funding opportunity underscores the NIH's commitment to enhancing knowledge in infectious diseases and developing improved strategies for HIV management.
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