HEAL Initiative: Development of Therapies and Technologies Directed at Enhanced Pain Management (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to speed scientific solutions to stem the national opioid public health crisis by supporting the development of therapies and technologies directed at enhanced pain management through the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. This FOA is focused on applications directed at improving pain treatment, including the development of new non-addictive medications and devices and objective pain measurement. In addition, NIH is interested in new screening tools and models focused specifically on pain and development of pain therapies.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- Small businesses
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowe
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
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See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
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Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-23-007.html
Archived: May 10, 2025
Award
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Funding opportunity number:
RFA-NS-23-007
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Income security and social services
Health
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 15, 2022
Archive date:
May 10, 2025
