Strategies for Eliminating HIV Proteins (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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$0 - $200K

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Strategies for Eliminating HIV Proteins" under the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant mechanism (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AI-24-064). This initiative aims to support the development of innovative therapeutic strategies targeting HIV proteins or RNA, addressing challenges related to viral resistance and persistence that traditional drug discovery methods have struggled to overcome. The total funding anticipated for the 2025 fiscal year is $0.8 million, with application budgets capped at $275,000 over two years, and the deadline for submissions is December 4, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the NIH, specifically from the NIAID, to support research aimed at developing new therapeutic molecules targeting HIV proteins or RNA for degradation, as an innovative approach to improve upon traditional drug discovery methods. Applications for this R21 grant, with a total budget of $0.8 million planned for two to three awards, are due by December 5, 2024, and must not propose clinical trials. Eligible applicants include a variety of educational institutions and organizations, and strict adherence to specific application instructions is required to avoid delays or rejections.
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