National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage pre-applications for The NIDA Translational Avant-Garde Award. The NIDA Translational Avant-Garde Award is designed to support dedicated and talented basic and/or clinical researchers with the vision, drive and expertise necessary to translate research discoveries into medications for the treatment of diseases of addiction. Through this FOA, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is committed to making significant advances in the development of safe and efficacious products for the treatment of disorders stemming from tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, or prescription opiate use or abuse. Mechanism of Support. This announcement will utilize the X02 mechanism for submission and consideration of pre-applications. The X02 pre-application is a first step in applying for a Translational Avant-Garde Award. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. No awards will be made under this announcement. Through the associated FOA (RFA-DA-10-013), NIDA expects to commit approximately $ 2 million per year for 5 years to fund 2-3 awards.

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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