National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this FOA is to foster the development of novel pharmacological strategies for the treatment of pregnant/postpartum women with Substance Related Disorders (SRDs) and/or in utero substance exposed neonates. To that end, this FOA issued by NIDA, National Institutes of Health, will encourage applications to implement preclinical and clinical research directed towards: 1) the identification, evaluation, and development of safe and effective novel pharmacotherapies (e.g., new chemical entities or immunotherapies) for the treatment of pregnant/postpartum women with SRDs and/or in utero substance exposed neonates, and/or 2) the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of FDA approved medications (e.g., medications approved for a different indication) for the treatment of pregnant/postpartum women with SRDs and/or in utero substance exposed neonates. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-107 that encourages applications under the Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

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

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