National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose.This FOA, The Microbicide Innovation Program (MIP), issued by NIAID, NIMH, and supported by the Office of Research in Womens Health (ORWH) in the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, solicits Research Project Grant (R21/R33) applications in the field of topical microbicides to advance: Development of new microbicide approaches and additional rational targets through preclinical and basic research Discovery and characterization of microbicides (singly or in combinations) directed against HIV or STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) that are linked to HIV acquisition The identification and promotion of emerging technologies or models that contribute to the development of new and/or more efficient ways of assessing microbicide safety, efficacy and acceptability Design of complex prevention strategies that incorporate vaginal, rectal, and/or penile applied microbicides

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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