NIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials and Biomarker Studies for Stroke Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357256Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357256

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-052.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials and Biomarker Studies aimed at enhancing stroke treatment, recovery, and prevention strategies. This initiative invites applications for multi-site exploratory and confirmatory clinical trials, as well as biomarker validation studies and ancillary studies linked to ongoing StrokeNet projects, with a focus on innovative interventions and patient-centric designs. The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3), allowing for initial support of one year with the potential for six additional years based on milestone achievements. Interested applicants, including academic institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies, must adhere to specific submission guidelines and deadlines, with applications due by November 19, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-052.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials aimed at advancing stroke treatment, recovery, and prevention strategies. This initiative encourages the submission of applications for both exploratory and confirmatory clinical trials focusing on innovative interventions, biomarker validation, and ancillary studies linked to ongoing StrokeNet projects. Funding is structured as a bi-phasic UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement, where initial support for one year may extend to six additional years based on milestone achievement. Key components include collaboration with NIH StrokeNet's infrastructure for recruitment and data management, with a prioritization on patient-centric designs and diverse team composition. Eligible applicants range from academic institutions and nonprofits to government agencies. The applications must meet specific peer review criteria regarding scientific rationale, feasibility, and alignment with public health relevance. The application process mandates adherence to detailed submission guidelines, including timelines for participant enrollment and the attainment of project milestones. Overall, this funding opportunity represents a commitment to enhancing clinical trial efficiency and effectiveness within stroke research.
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