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National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Limited Competition: CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Open · Opportunity PA-25-093 · Assistance Listing 93.855, 93.846

Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 7, 2028 · 457 days left
Award size
Not specified — see notice
Cost share / match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Other (see eligibility), Private college or university, County government, Larger business, City or town government, Tribal government, School district, Public college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), State government, Small business, Tribal organization
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No cost share required
  • Tennessee recipients since 2023: 43

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About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) intends to support fundamental research that will contribute to basic understanding of skin injuries caused by chemicals that have been identified as public health threats, with an emphasis on investigating the commonalities of such injuries and identifying potential shared signaling pathways and therapeutic targets for medical countermeasure development.

Eligibility (from the notice)

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.

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  1. Oct7
    Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
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  2. Dec17
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
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  3. Dec31
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
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  4. Jan5
    Submit
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  5. Jan7
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Who in Tennessee has won this program

43 awards to Tennessee recipients in 4 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee recipients
RecipientWhereAmountFY
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$43.7M2019
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$43M2020
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$38.1M2024
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$33.3M2011
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$32.8M2007
University Of TennesseeMemphis, Shelby County$21.8M2019
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$13.2M2020
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$12.3M2008
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$12M2015
University Of TennesseeMemphis, Shelby County$9.5M2023
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$8.9M2010
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$8.6M2021

Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.

About the program (93.846)

Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research — NIAMS

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

Matching requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Examples of funded projects

Not Applicable.

Program listing on SAM.gov

About the program (93.855)

Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research — National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the...

Matching requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Examples of funded projects

Not Applicable.

Program listing on SAM.gov

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