Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems." This initiative aims to foster collaborations between academic institutions and industrial partners to advance imaging technologies that address critical challenges in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The program is particularly focused on innovative solutions that enhance imaging capabilities tailored to the needs of end-users, thereby contributing to improved cancer research outcomes. Grants are available for projects lasting up to five years, with a maximum budget of $500,000 in direct costs per year, and applications are due by January 7, 2027. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-259.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Cancer Institute (NCI), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems." This funding aims to foster collaborations between academic institutions and industrial entities to translate scientific advancements in imaging technologies to tackle cancer-related challenges. Notably, applications must feature strategic alliances that can identify and implement technological solutions for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Eligible applicants include a broad array of organizations, such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, and local, state, and tribal governments. Grants will cover projects up to five years, with budgets capped at $500,000 direct costs per year. Applications may involve optional clinical trials, but basic research or commercial production is not supported. Key dates include an open application period starting September 5, 2023, leading to multiple review cycles. The NOFO emphasizes the importance of innovation in imaging capabilities tailored to end-user needs, setting the stage for advancements in clinical and non-clinical cancer research. The successful applicants will contribute to the development of enhanced imaging tools that improve cancer detection and treatment outcomes, addressing unmet needs in the current healthcare environment.
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