NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 347865Type: 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/347865

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-175.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at enhancing collaborative research in vision science. This grant opportunity is designed to consolidate resources across three or more service cores for R01 investigators, promoting cost-effective research and facilitating collaborative studies on the visual system and its disorders. The program supports institutions with a focus on advancing vision research, with funding amounts ranging from $2 million to $2.5 million over five years, depending on the number of eligible grants held by the institution. Interested applicants, including higher education institutions and non-profits, must adhere to the NIH's Multi-Project Instructions and submit proposals by September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Eye Institute (NEI) has issued a funding opportunity for Center Core Grants aimed at vision research, encapsulated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) PAR-23-175. These grants, limited to non-clinical projects, aim to consolidate resources across three or more service cores for NEI-supported R01 investigators, enhancing collaboration and reducing research costs. The total direct costs allowed range from $2 million for institutions with 8-19 eligible grants to $2.5 million for those with 20 or more over five years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, and governmental entities; however, foreign institutions are excluded. The application process requires adherence to the NIH's Multi-Project Instructions, emphasizing innovative use of resources and collaborative studies aimed at advancing vision-related research. Key dates for application submission commence in August 2023, with proposals evaluated based on scientific merit and potential impact on the research field. This initiative underscores the NIH's commitment to fostering collaborative environments conducive to pioneering advancements in vision science.
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