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Collaborative Clinical Vision Research Grant Opportunity (NEI/NIH)

This opportunity from the National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks collaborative clinical vision research proposals under the UG1 cooperative agreement mechanism. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Eye Institute (NEI) - Products/Services Requested: - Collaborative clinical vision research services - Investigator-initiated multi-center clinical trials - Human gene-transfer studies - Stem cell therapy trials - Epidemiological studies - Other complex clinical research requiring increased oversight - Research framework includes Chair's Grant, Coordinating Center, and Resource Center(s) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research grant opportunity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supports complex, multi-site research with enhanced oversight - Open to a wide range of applicants: governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, tribal organizations, and foreign entities - No product purchases or specific quantities; focus is on research collaboration and infrastructure

Description

The National Eye Institute (NEI) uses UG1 cooperative agreement awards to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research projects, including multi-center clinical trials, human gene-transfer, stem cell therapy trials, epidemiological studies, and other complex studies requiring increased oversight. These projects address chronic eye and vision diseases across the lifespan, focusing on their burden, causes, diagnoses, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The funding opportunity provides a collaborative framework for components such as Chair's Grant, Coordinating Center, and Resource Center(s).

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