Intramural - Extramural Collaboration for Advanced 3-D Tissue Models for Drug Screening (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 360666Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Intramural - Extramural Collaboration for Advanced 3-D Tissue Models for Drug Screening," aimed at developing and validating advanced 3-D tissue models for drug efficacy testing. This initiative seeks to create non-animal models that accurately mimic the physiological properties of human tissues, thereby enhancing the predictive accuracy of drug screening processes. With an estimated total program funding of $1,600,000 and the expectation of awarding two grants, interested applicants are encouraged to utilize the resources available at the NCATS 3-D Bioprinting laboratory. The application process is open to various eligible entities, excluding non-domestic applicants, with a submission deadline anticipated by June 16, 2026. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Dobrila D. Rudnicki, Ph.D., at dobrila.rudnicki@nih.gov or by phone at 240-535-6621.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dobrila D. Rudnicki, Ph.D.
    (240) 535-6621
    dobrila.rudnicki@nih.gov
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