Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-25-059
NIH IGNITE Grant for Assay Development and Neurotherapeutic Agent Identification
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
October 22, 2024
Respond By
October 20, 2027
Identifier
PAR-25-059
NAICS
541715, 541714
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for its IGNITE program to support research in assay development and neurotherapeutic agent identification for neurological or neuromuscular disorders. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of in vitro and/or ex vivo assays - Iterative screening to identify and characterize potential therapeutic agents - Projects should aim to meet entry criteria for translational programs such as the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses - No cost sharing or matching required - Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity - Funding: - Grant amount is $750,000 - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description
This funding opportunity announcement encourages research grant applications to develop in vitro and/or ex vivo assays and conduct iterative screening efforts to identify and characterize potential therapeutic agents for neurological or neuromuscular disorders. The goal is to advance projects to meet the entry criteria for the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network or other translational programs. The funding amount is $750,000 with no cost sharing or matching required. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofit, government, education, business, and miscellaneous entities.