Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers (OCULAB)
ID: 357079Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (HHS-ARPAH)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357079

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/edbe7aa605444d3286278e6cd0e37e2c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is offering a funding opportunity for the Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers (OCULAB) Program, aimed at supporting innovative research and development in biomarker analysis. This initiative anticipates multiple awards and is designed to facilitate collaboration among researchers, with a Proposers' Day event scheduled to enhance understanding of the program and encourage teaming among potential proposers. The opportunity is open to unrestricted applicants, with no cost-sharing requirements, and the application deadline is set for April 14, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact ARPA-H at OCULAB@ARPA-H.gov or visit the SAM.gov posting at the provided link.

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    OCULAB@ARPA-H.gov
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