The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is offering this grant to support high-risk, high-impact exploratory research aimed at developing new technologies. This grant is for establishing feasibility and proof of concept in areas relevant to the NIGMS mission. Projects should demonstrate significant novelty and the potential for transformative future impact within biomedical research, even if the outcomes are uncertain. The funding encourages innovative approaches that push the boundaries of current scientific understanding, ultimately contributing to foundational advancements in the biomedical field. It specifically targets early-stage technological development, excluding clinical trials, to foster groundbreaking discoveries.
Opportunity ID: 357113
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-25-202 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2028 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2028 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2028 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)supports exploratory research leading to proof of concept for the development of new technologies relevant to the NIGMS mission. Projects should entail a high degree of risk and/or novelty, and have a high future potential impact in biomedical research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-202.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288718 | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 07, 2028 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357113 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
357113 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
357113 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
357113 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357113 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
357113 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
357113 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
357113 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
357113 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
357113 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
357113 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf