Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 357748Type: Posted
Overview

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/357748

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-336.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions" (TTNCI), aimed at supporting advanced pre-clinical research in nanotechnology-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. This initiative encourages innovative projects that utilize nanoparticle formulations or nano-devices to address significant clinical objectives in cancer treatment, with a focus on enhancing treatment efficacy through combination therapies and immunotherapy. Funding is available up to $475,000 annually for a maximum of four years, with applications accepted from eligible institutions including higher education entities, nonprofits, and government organizations. Interested applicants should refer to the detailed application process outlined on Grants.gov and the NIH ASSIST system, with key deadlines spanning from April 2025 to November 2027. For further inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PAR-25-336.html
    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity, titled "Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions," to support advanced pre-clinical research aimed at developing nanotechnology-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The initiative encourages innovative projects that employ nanoparticle formulations or nano-devices, targeting significant cancer clinical objectives with the potential to enhance treatment efficacy. Funding, capped at $475,000 annually for up to four years, will be granted to eligible higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government bodies, with detailed application processes mandated through Grants.gov and the NIH ASSIST system. Important dates for applications span from April 2025 to November 2027, with critical milestones required for project assessment. This initiative emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and aims to advance clinically viable therapies while addressing critical gaps in current cancer treatment options, focusing on combination therapy, immunotherapy, and diagnostics. It also mandates adherence to NCI's data sharing policies and engagement with its Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory to facilitate comprehensive analysis and validation of proposed interventions. Overall, this funding opportunity seeks to accelerate the integration of nanotechnology innovations into mainstream oncology practices.
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