Opportunities for HIV Cure Strategies at the Time of ART Initiation (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 350263Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350263

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-296.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Opportunities for HIV Cure Strategies at the Time of ART Initiation," aimed at exploring innovative interventions for HIV treatment. The primary objective is to identify cure strategies that can be administered at the start of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) or after an analytical treatment interruption (ATI), with the goal of achieving sustained treatment-free remission. This initiative supports R21 applications for exploratory research, with a maximum budget of $275,000 and a project duration of up to two years, emphasizing the importance of diversity in research teams. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is September 7, 2026, and can find further details at the NIH Grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PAR-23-296.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity aimed at exploring HIV cure strategies in relation to the initiation of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). The primary goal is to identify interventions that can enhance treatment-free remission rates when administered at the onset of cART or after an analytical treatment interruption (ATI). This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites R21 applications, supporting shorter-term exploratory research (up to two years) with a maximum budget of $275,000. The research should focus on novel interventions and basic research into HIV reservoir dynamics and decay, as well as optimizing immune responses against HIV. All applications must comply with instructions from the NIH Grants Policy Statement, and diversity in research teams is encouraged. This initiative highlights the NIH's commitment to addressing HIV through innovative research while fostering scientific diversity and inclusion. The announcements regarding application due dates range from December 7, 2023, with a final expiration set for September 8, 2026, ensuring ample opportunity for submission.
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