Strategies for Eliminating HIV Proteins (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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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 (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at developing innovative therapeutic approaches to target HIV proteins and RNA for degradation. This initiative encourages applications that explore mechanisms such as RNA degradation or protein targeting, moving beyond traditional drug discovery methods. The NIH anticipates funding approximately $1.2 million for 1-2 awards in FY 2025, with a deadline for applications set for December 5, 2024, and an earliest project start date projected for July 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-24-057.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity titled "Strategies for Eliminating HIV Proteins" under the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism (RFA-AI-24-057). This initiative aims to develop novel therapeutic approaches targeting HIV proteins and RNA for degradation, expanding research beyond traditional small molecule inhibitors. Applications are encouraged that explore mechanisms such as RNA degradation or protein targeting, with funding of approximately $1.2 million anticipated for FY 2025 to support 1-2 awards. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities. Preliminary data demonstrating binding capability to HIV proteins or RNA is required, and clinical trials are not permitted under this grant. Important deadlines include an application due date of December 5, 2024, and an earliest start date projected for July 2025. The initiative reflects NIH's commitment to innovative research in combating HIV through new drug discovery paradigms, emphasizing collaborations across diverse organizations and encouraging exploration of various therapeutic avenues.
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