This STTR Phase I grant, offered by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites innovative applications. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to design, construct, and rigorously test novel orthotics specifically for children aged birth through 21 years. This grant aims to capitalize on the remarkable plasticity of developing neuromuscular and skeletal systems to significantly reduce musculoskeletal abnormalities and improve overall function in young individuals with disabilities. Applicants are expected to employ state-of-the-art biomechanical modeling techniques and advanced materials, thereby revolutionizing the crucial field of pediatric orthotics and fostering healthier development.
Opportunity ID: 222394
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HD-14-028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Orthotics for Healthy Development (STTR) (R41) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.865 — Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites STTR Phase I applications to design, build, and test novel orthotics that capitalize on the plasticity of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems in growing children to reduce musculoskeletal abnormalities and improve function in children with disabilities. Applicants are expected to use state-of-the-art biomechanical modeling and materials to revolutionize the field of orthotics for pediatric populations (birth through 21 years of age). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-14-028.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.865 | ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | Adobe-Forms-B2 | PKG00166330 | Jun 30, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
222394 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
222394 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
222394 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
222394 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
222394 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
222394 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
222394 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf
222394 PHS398_ResearchPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
222394 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf
222394 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
222394 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf
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