Advancing Research to Understand Congenital Malformations (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$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 "Advancing Research to Understand Congenital Malformations (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting innovative research into the mechanisms underlying structural birth defects. This initiative encourages applicants to utilize animal models alongside human translational and clinical approaches, leveraging advancements in genetics and other interdisciplinary methods to explore genetic, epigenetic, and environmental interactions related to birth defects. Given that nearly three percent of live births in the U.S. are affected by such defects, this research is crucial for public health and economic considerations. The maximum funding amount per application is $499,999 annually, with project periods lasting up to five years, and the application deadline is September 7, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services' funding opportunity, led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focuses on "Advancing Research to Understand Congenital Malformations" through R01 Research Project Grants. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of the mechanisms behind structural birth defects using animal models alongside human clinical approaches, leveraging advancements in genetics and other interdisciplinary methods. Applicants are encouraged to explore genetic, epigenetic, environmental interactions linked to structural birth defects and to form collaborative teams involving both basic and clinical scientists. With nearly three percent of live births in the U.S. involving birth defects, this research is vital due to its implications for public health and economic costs. The maximum budget allowed per application is $499,999 annually, with project periods lasting up to five years. The grant does not permit clinical trials and emphasizes a robust methodology in applications. It outlines clear eligibility criteria for applicant organizations and individuals, including educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Lastly, the submission process requires adherence to specific guidelines to ensure compliance and successful evaluation by NIH, reinforcing the initiative's goal of fostering innovative, impactful research in understanding and preventing birth defects.
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