Advancing Translational and Clinical Probiotic/Prebiotic and Human Microbiome Research (R01)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
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- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- 93.321 -- Dietary Supplement Research Program
- 93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is twofold: 1. to accelerate translational and clinical Phase I and II a/b safety and efficacy studies for substantiating measurable functional benefits of probiotic/prebiotic components and/or their combinations; and; 2. to understand the underlying mechanisms of their action(s), and variability in responses to these interventions.
This FOA calls for interdisciplinary collaborations across scientific disciplines engaged in microbiome and pro/prebiotic research including, but not limited to: nutritional science, microbiology, virology,...
microecology and microbiome, genomics, immunology, computational biology, chemistry, bioengineering, as well as integration of omics and computational approaches in DNA technologies.
This FOA will not support phase III clinical trials.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
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
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Archived: February 23, 2018
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Funding opportunity number:
PA-15-127
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Health
Education
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 26, 2015
Archive date:
February 23, 2018
