Single Source: National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 359141Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $9M

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359141

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-002.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is offering a non-competitive funding opportunity for a single source cooperative agreement to Indiana University Indianapolis for the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD). This initiative aims to enhance NCRAD's infrastructure, expand sample collections, and improve biomarker research to support the growing needs of the Alzheimer's research community. The NCRAD will provide critical biospecimen support and facilitate data sharing between clinical data and biosamples, fostering collaboration in the scientific community. The total funding amount is approximately $14.77 million over a maximum of five years, with a submission deadline of October 17, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    RFA-AG-26-002.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is announcing a non-competitive funding opportunity for a single source cooperative agreement to Indiana University Indianapolis. This initiative supports the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD), which serves as a vital biorepository for research on Alzheimer's and related diseases. The funding, set at approximately $14.77 million over a maximum of five years, aims to further enhance NCRAD's infrastructure, expand sample collections, and improve biomarker research while addressing the increasing needs of the Alzheimer's research community. The NCRAD will maintain and enhance its repository, providing critical biospecimen support, including various biological samples and lab expertise. It will also ensure robust data sharing and linkages between clinical data and biosamples to facilitate academic and industry research. The application process is restricted to Indiana University Indianapolis, and submissions must follow specific guidelines and timelines to be considered. This initiative underscores the federal commitment to advancing research on aging and neurodegenerative diseases, leveraging a central resource to foster collaboration in the scientific community.
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