Promoting Innovative Research in Treponema pallidum Pathogenesis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355286Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355286

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-24-045.html
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    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.

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    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 Clinical Trial Not Allowed grant encourages exploratory research to deepen understanding of T. pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis, amidst rising STI rates in the U.S. The grant seeks projects that can identify membrane proteins, explore genetic transformation, and utilize in vitro studies, among other objectives. Applicants must submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), emphasizing the necessity of diverse viewpoints in research environments. The total funding available is $2 million for FY 2025, supporting 4-6 awards with a budget cap of $275,000 over two years. Applications will be reviewed based on scientific merit, investigator qualifications, innovation, approach adequacy, and the research environment. The submission deadlines start on October 4, 2024, with an emphasis on early application to address any errors before the due date. This NOFO reflects NIH's ongoing commitment to fostering diverse scientific inquiry to tackle significant public health challenges.
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