Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40) (Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)
ID: 345295Type: 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/345295

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-23-001.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for the establishment of Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40), aimed at supporting the biomedical research community through the provision of specialized laboratory animal colonies, informatics tools, and biological materials. This initiative seeks to enhance scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility in research by facilitating access to essential resources that serve multiple NIH Institutes and Centers. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $1.3 million for fiscal years 2023-2025, with no specific budget limits for applicants, who must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by January 7, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or refer to the full announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-23-001.html.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-OD-23-001.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity for Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40), aiming to support the biomedical research community by providing specialized laboratory animal colonies, informatics tools, and biological materials. This funding opportunity emphasizes scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility in research. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and governmental entities, with an emphasis on serving diverse research needs across multiple NIH Institutes. The grants, budgeted at $1.3 million for fiscal years 2023-2025, are not limited in budget requests but should align with project needs. The application process requires a comprehensive consideration of operational strategies, support structures, and community outreach, alongside the development of a disaster preparedness plan to safeguard resources. Applicants must submit electronically via Grants.gov and adhere to strict guidelines regarding human subjects, application format, and evaluation criteria, focusing on the significance of the resource, investigator qualifications, innovative approaches, and institutional support. This funding mechanism aims to foster impactful resources integral to advancing scientific knowledge in various research fields while ensuring accessibility and quality within the biomedical research community.
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