Catalytic Tool and Technology Development in Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 347437Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Catalytic Tool and Technology Development in Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This funding initiative aims to support the development of innovative tools and technologies that address significant challenges in the study of kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, focusing on high-risk, high-reward research rather than traditional hypothesis-driven approaches. The NIH anticipates funding approximately 10 projects with a total budget of around $2 million annually, providing up to $275,000 over a two-year project period, with no cost-sharing requirement. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email at grantsinfo@nih.gov, with applications due by January 7, 2025.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is soliciting proposals for the "Catalytic Tool and Technology Development in Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases" (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This grant aims to promote innovative tool and technology development addressing unique challenges in studying kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. The funding opportunity, announced on April 11, 2023, supports projects that pursue novel technological developments rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research. Projects should develop significant innovations applicable beyond the applicant's own laboratory and address unmet needs in the field. NIDDK anticipates funding approximately 10 projects with a total budget of around $2 million annually, providing up to $275,000 over a two-year project period. Eligible entities include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, with no requirement for cost-sharing. Applications will be rigorously evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, and investigator qualifications. The completion of various registrations, including Grants.gov and eRA Commons, is essential prior to submission, emphasizing compliance with NIH policies. The focus of this grant opportunity highlights the NIH’s mission to foster high-risk, high-reward research that could significantly advance scientific understanding and healthcare outcomes related to kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.
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