National Institutes of Health

Description

The NIAID Radiation/Nuclear Countermeasures Development Program supports extramural research to develop safe and effective radiological/nuclear medical countermeasures for clinical use under emergency situations. This program spans basic through applied research. The role of the endovascular network in radiation injury pathogenesis is not well understood; however, the importance of this biological system in the observed multi-organ dysfunction and failure that occurs following radiation exposure has recently been established. The purpose of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to provide an opportunity for academic, industry and government laboratory researchers to address gaps in the understanding of the pathophysiology of radiation injury in the vasculature, and how this damage contributes to overall mortality following radiation exposure. This funding will also advance the development of post-exposure treatment approaches targeting the vascular endothelium, with the ultimate goal of licensure of candidate medical countermeasures by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the radiation/nuclear public health emergency indication.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

NIH OER Webmaster<br/>FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV<br/>
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV