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NIH CounterACT Grants for Basic Research on Chemical Threats to the Nervous System

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for basic research grants under the CounterACT initiative, focusing on chemical threats to the nervous system. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Managed under Assistance Listings 93.855 and 93.853 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Basic research projects investigating chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides affecting the nervous system - Research to generate data on mechanisms of toxicity, manifestations of toxic exposures, and identification of therapeutic targets - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only basic research is supported; clinical trials are not allowed - Non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply - Broad eligibility for U.S.-based government, nonprofit, business, and educational organizations, including certain tribal and minority-serving institutions - No cost sharing or matching required - Expected award amount is $300,000, with four awards anticipated

Description

This announcement invites applications for basic research projects on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides that affect the nervous system. The projects aim to generate data elucidating mechanisms of toxicity, new manifestations of toxic exposures, and potential therapeutic targets. Chemical threats include toxic compounds that could be used in terrorist attacks or accidentally released from industrial sources. The funding supports research to better understand these chemical threats and develop countermeasures.

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