Optimizing Health of Children and Adolescents with Perinatal HIV Exposure (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Income Security and Social Services

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Cooperative Agreement

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Optimizing Health of Children and Adolescents with Perinatal HIV Exposure (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative invites applications for cooperative agreements aimed at generating information and testing interventions related to the health outcomes of individuals exposed to HIV and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) in utero but who are uninfected (IHEUs), focusing on long-term health effects associated with these exposures. The funding, part of a multi-program project grant, anticipates awarding 1-2 grants totaling approximately $9.48 million for FY 2025, with applications due by July 30, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Optimizing Health of Children and Adolescents with Perinatal HIV Exposure – U19 Clinical Trial Optional." This initiative invites applications for cooperative agreements aimed at generating information and testing interventions related to the health outcomes of individuals exposed to HIV and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) in utero but who are uninfected (IHEUs). The goal is to address long-term health effects associated with these exposures, emphasizing innovative research approaches. The funding is part of a multi-program project grant that seeks to support synergistic research projects focused on adverse health effects related to ART exposure among IHEUs. Key areas of interest include immune system development, maternal co-infections, and mental health outcomes. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) anticipates funding 1-2 awards totaling approximately $9.48 million for FY 2025. The submission deadline for applications is July 31, 2024, with an open date for applications beginning June 30, 2024. Detailed instructions for application submission and eligibility requirements are provided, emphasizing the importance of compliance with NIH guidelines and data management practices.
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