NIH Funding: Development of Radiation/Nuclear Medical Countermeasures for Public Health Emergencies
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity, RFA-AI-23-059, for the development of candidate Radiation/Nuclear Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) to address injuries resulting from radiation exposure during public health emergencies. This funding supports investigator-initiated research focused on the creation of innovative MCMs in the field of radiation research, with the potential for future FDA licensure. Eligible applicants include various organizations, and the award ceiling is set at $350,000.
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AI-23-059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of Candidate Radiation/Nuclear Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.855 — Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| 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 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, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support investigator-initiated research at all stages of development that is specifically focused on the development of medical countermeasures (MCMs) to mitigate/treat injuries arising from radiation exposure during a public health emergency. This funding opportunity will support the development of novel approaches within the radiation research area that may be considered for future licensure by the FDA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-23-059.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |