NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 358045Type: Posted
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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

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics, aimed at advancing innovative therapies for visual system diseases. This program utilizes a bi-phasic R61/R33 grant mechanism, where the R61 phase supports the refinement of preliminary data, and the R33 phase focuses on advancing promising candidates through FDA regulatory processes leading to Investigational New Drug (IND) applications. The initiative encourages multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and regulatory experts, with a budget cap of $500,000 for R61 applications and $1,000,000 for R33 applications. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, with the program opening for applications on January 16, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Eye Institute (NEI), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for its Translational Research Program targeting innovative therapy development for visual system diseases. The funding opportunity aims to transition preclinical research findings into therapeutic applications, with a bi-phasic R61/R33 approach. The R61 phase supports preliminary data refinement, while the R33 phase focuses on advancing promising candidates through FDA regulatory studies leading to Investigational New Drug (IND) applications. Eligible organizations include educational institutions and nonprofits, among others, with a budget cap of $500,000 for R61 applications and $1,000,000 for R33 applications. The initiative seeks multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and regulatory experts to explore therapies for conditions like retinal diseases and glaucoma. Applications must conform to strict guidelines, including the establishment of clear milestones, and failure to meet these criteria can result in rejection. Key dates include an application due date of March 17, 2025, opening on January 16, 2025. The program emphasizes diversity among applicants to enhance scientific innovation and effectiveness. This funding opportunity reflects the NEI's commitment to advancing eye health through the development of novel therapeutic solutions.
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