Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 343407Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343407

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-242.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) under the funding opportunity announcement PAR-22-242, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between life and physical sciences to address critical biomedical challenges. The grants encourage innovative research that enhances understanding of health and disease, improves medical practices, and meets unmet clinical needs, with applications being accepted from a diverse range of eligible entities, including educational institutions and community organizations. This funding opportunity is crucial for driving technological advancements in biomedical research, with a funding period of up to five years, contingent upon NIH appropriations, and applications must be submitted by September 7, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    Posted
    PAR-22-242-Full-Announcement.html
    PAR-22-242.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is announcing the Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) under FOA number PAR-22-242. This funding opportunity aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between life sciences and physical sciences to develop innovative bioengineering solutions to critical biomedical problems. Projects should propose research that enhances understanding of health and disease, improves medical practices, and fulfills unmet clinical needs. Applications can be new or involve resubmissions and must align with the missions of participating NIH institutes, including NCI, NEI, NIAMS, NICHD, NIDCR, NIDCD, and NINDS. Applicants are encouraged to submit distinct applications for different scientific inquiries. The application process requires adherence to strict guidelines and registration through NIH’s submission platforms. Key eligibility criteria include various educational and governmental entities, with a focus on diverse participation in research. The overall goal is to drive technological advancements in biomedical research with a funding period of up to five years, contingent upon NIH appropriations. Successful applications will undergo peer review for scientific merit and must demonstrate innovative approaches that advance knowledge in the biomedical fields. Applicants are urged to finalize submissions by outlined deadlines to ensure adherence to compliance expectations and avoid delays in funding.
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