Scout | PAR-25-199: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Developing Next-Generation Human Cell-Derived Microphysiological Systems

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Notice of Funding Opportunity for Developing Next-Generation Human Cell-Derived Microphysiological Systems

Summary

This grant opportunity funds innovative projects focused on creating advanced models using human cells to research the development, function, and aging of the nervous system. It is particularly interested in early-stage, high-risk, and high-reward studies, even if they lack preliminary data.

The NOFO supports projects aimed at developing advanced human cell-derived systems to study nervous system development, function, and aging. It encourages high-risk, high-reward projects in early stages of development, particularly those without preliminary data.

Source

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Sub-agency: National Institutes of Health

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $200,000

Award Ceiling: $200,000

Award Amount: $200,000

Eligibility

Higher Education Institutions (Public/State Controlled)

Higher Education Institutions (Private)

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

For-Profit Organizations (Small Businesses)

For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

Local Governments

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Governments

Special District Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

Federal Government Agencies (Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government)

U.S. Territory or Possession

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations

Foreign entities: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Dates

Opportunity Released: November 6, 2024

Open for Submission: November 6, 2024

Submission Deadline: January 7, 2026

Application Window Closes: January 7, 2026

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