Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Individuals, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357730Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357730

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-311.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Individuals, and Persons with Disabilities" through a cooperative agreement mechanism. This initiative aims to utilize NICHD clinical research network infrastructure to support multisite, investigator-initiated clinical trials and observational studies, focusing on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of diverse participant enrollment and collaboration, requiring applicants to develop a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives and a Data Management and Sharing Plan. The maximum funding amount is $6,250,000, with a project period of up to seven years, and applications are due by November 15, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-311.html.

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    PAR-25-311.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity focused on leveraging clinical research network infrastructure to conduct innovative research involving women, children, pregnant and lactating individuals, and persons with disabilities. This funding opportunity utilizes a bi-phasic UG3/UH3 mechanism to support multisite, investigator-initiated clinical trials and observational studies, promoting diverse participant enrollment and advanced methodologies. Applications must involve NICHD-supported networks, fostering collaboration with junior investigators and emphasizing the enhancement of diverse perspectives throughout the research process. Key objectives include improving health outcomes and developing strategies to address critical health issues affecting vulnerable populations. The maximum project period available is seven years, with direct costs capped at $6,250,000. This NOFO replaces a previous announcement and incorporates feedback to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of proposed studies. Additionally, applicants must adhere to a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives and provide a detailed Data Management and Sharing Plan to ensure broad access to research findings and data, underscoring transparency and collaboration in clinical research under the NIH mandate.
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