The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Promoting Innovative Research in Treponema pallidum Pathogenesis" through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This R21 grant, which does not allow clinical trials, aims to support exploratory research projects that enhance understanding of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis, particularly in light of increasing sexually transmitted infection rates in the U.S. The total funding available is $2 million for fiscal year 2025, with plans to support 4-6 awards, each with a budget cap of $275,000 over two years. Applications are due by October 4, 2024, and must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote diverse viewpoints in research. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.