Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled “Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)” aimed at supporting time-sensitive ancillary studies that leverage resources from active clinical projects related to the mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions such as higher education entities, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government agencies, with a funding limit of $400,000 over a two-year period. This initiative emphasizes innovative research that enhances the understanding of diseases while ensuring that ancillary studies do not disrupt parent projects, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is December 5, 2025, and can find more information by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visiting the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-026.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), issued a funding opportunity titled “Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).” The announcement aims to support time-sensitive ancillary studies related to the mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), leveraging resources from active clinical projects. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities, with direct costs limited to $400,000 over two years. Key points of the application include a focus on innovative research that enhances the understanding of diseases, emphasizing the importance of well-characterized patient cohorts. Ancillary studies must not disrupt parent projects and are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines. The review process will be accelerated for applications showing clear time sensitivity related to the parent project. Notably, the FOA prohibits clinical trials and requires adherence to NIH policies. Critical submission requirements include timely registration, adherence to application instructions, and obtaining approval from parent study committees. The objectives are to promote groundbreaking research that identifies new targets for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention while efficiently using existing resources.
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