Mechanisms of Inducing HIV Immunity in Early Life (MIEL) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355017Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

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/355017

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-24-029.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Mechanisms of Inducing HIV Immunity in Early Life (MIEL)" aimed at advancing research on establishing and maintaining immunity to HIV in children under 12 years of age. This initiative seeks to support both basic and applied research focused on understanding pediatric immune responses to HIV, including the development of prophylactic vaccines and broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies (bNAbs). The funding, totaling approximately $3 million, will allow for 3-4 awards, each capped at $750,000 per year for a maximum project duration of five years. Interested applicants must adhere to NIH's submission requirements, with applications opening on September 9, 2024, and closing on October 10, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity titled "Mechanisms of Inducing HIV Immunity in Early Life (MIEL)" aimed at advancing research on establishing and maintaining immunity to HIV in children under 12 years. This initiative seeks to support basic and applied research focused on understanding pediatric immune responses to HIV, including the development of prophylactic vaccines and broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies (bNAbs). The total funding available is approximately $3 million, with potential for 3-4 awards, each limited to $750,000 per year over a maximum project period of five years. Applications are encouraged from a variety of eligible organizations, including educational institutions and nonprofits. The funding aims to address crucial gaps in knowledge surrounding early life immunology and the effectiveness of vaccination strategies against HIV, ultimately contributing to global efforts to combat pediatric HIV infections. Applications must comply with NIH's strict submission requirements and will undergo rigorous peer review based on significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, and approach. The open date for submissions is September 9, 2024, and the deadline is October 10, 2024.
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