Opportunity Listing - NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.867 -- Vision Research

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

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Description

The NEI supports large-scale clinical vision research projects, including randomized clinical trials and epidemiologic studies on eye/vision conditions. At the time of submission, applications requesting support for these activities are expected to provide detailed information regarding the study rationale, design, analytic methods, protocols and procedures, facilities and environment, organizational structure, and collaborative arrangements. This information is best conveyed in a study protocol and Manual of Procedures (MOP), the development of which represents a costly and time-consuming activity....

This clinical research planning grant funding opportunity supports applicants in their planning efforts to conduct collaborative clinical research. The grant may be used to support the development of a study protocol and MOP, as well as to conduct preliminary studies to refine study procedures or document recruitment potential. The grant must not be used to generate data on the effects of a proposed intervention. This NEI NOFO is applicable to both epidemiologic and clinical trial research studies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

City or township governments
State governments
Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
County governments

Miscellaneous

Other

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-25-358-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-25-358 Full Announcement Text	Jan 10, 2025 05:15 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-358.html

Closing: January 7, 2028

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-25-358

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

January 10, 2025

Archive date:

February 12, 2028