Promoting Innovative Research in Treponema pallidum Pathogenesis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355869Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355869

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-24-071.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for R21 grants aimed at promoting innovative research in the pathogenesis of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis. The program, identified by grant number RFA-AI-24-071, seeks to support basic and exploratory research projects that enhance understanding of T. pallidum biology, particularly in areas such as immune evasion and congenital syphilis models, with a total funding of $2 million planned for fiscal year 2025 to support 4-6 awards. This initiative is crucial in addressing the rising rates of syphilis infections and the challenges associated with treatment. Applications are due by November 5, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    RFA-AI-24-071.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity for R21 grants aimed at promoting innovative research in the pathogenesis of Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis. This program is offered under the RFA-AI-24-071 grant number, with total funding of $2 million planned for fiscal year 2025 to support 4-6 awards. Applications must be submitted by November 5, 2024, with an emphasis on early submission to address potential issues. Research objectives include advancing understanding of T. pallidum biology, focusing on areas such as outer membrane proteins, immune evasion, and congenital syphilis models. Eligible applicants comprise various institutions including higher education, nonprofits, and government entities. Importantly, clinical trials are not permitted under this grant. The application process necessitates strict adherence to specified submission guidelines, including necessary registrations with SAM and eRA Commons. Review criteria will center on significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, methodological approaches, and the scientific environment. The overarching goal is to foster research that may lead to advancements in preventing and treating syphilis amid rising infection rates and treatment challenges.
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