NIAID Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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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), through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is inviting applications for the NIAID Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34), aimed at supporting the planning and preparation necessary for investigator-initiated clinical trials that address high-priority research questions within NIAID's mission. This funding opportunity allows for activities such as protocol development, team establishment, and statistical analysis plan creation, with a funding limit of $150,000 for a maximum project period of one year. The initiative is crucial for advancing research in infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases by ensuring rigorous planning and preparation before trial implementation. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 13, 2026, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is soliciting applications for the NIAID Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34). This funding opportunity aims to support the planning and preparation necessary for investigator-initiated clinical trials addressing high-priority research questions within NIAID's mission. The grants will fund activities such as protocol development, team establishment, and statistical analysis plan creation, with a funding limit of $150,000 for a maximum project period of one year. Eligible applicants include various public and private institutions, nonprofits, and tribal governments. Applications must be submitted through appropriate NIH systems by established deadlines, with clear guidance provided on documentation and submission requirements. The review process will evaluate scientific merit based on significance, investigator capability, innovation, and methodological approach. A successful application does not guarantee later funding for trial implementation. This initiative fosters critical advancements in infectious, immunologic, and allergic disease research through rigorous planning and preparation.
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