Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS 06 261
The Grants for Alzheimer's Disease Drug Discovery (R21) opportunity aims to accelerate the translation of basic science findings into clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment and prevention. Initiated by the National Institute on Aging and partnering institutes, this funding initiative invites researchers to propose projects focused on discovering and preclinically testing novel compounds that address cognitive and behavioral symptoms associated with AD.
The R21 grant mechanism is designed to support exploratory and developmental research during the early stages. This FOA emphasizes the need for innovative projects, and applications will undergo NIH’s standard peer review process. Funding decisions will depend on the quality and scope of submissions, with a total of $3.0 million allocated for FY 2006 to support meritorious applications.
Applicants can request funding for a project period of up to two years, with a budget limit of $275,000 for direct costs. Various organizations, including for-profit and non-profit entities, universities, and governmental agencies, are eligible to apply. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills are encouraged to participate, particularly those from underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities. It’s important to note that R21 grants are not renewable, but applicants may submit multiple distinct proposals.Apply for PAS 06 261
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Alzheimers Disease Drug Discovery (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Mar 24, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government are eligible to apply.
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NEI Research Grant for Secondary Data Analysis (R21) Apply for PAR 06 326 Funding Number: PAR 06 326 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
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Planning Grants For Translational Research For The Prevention And Control Of Diabetes And Obesity (R34) Apply for PAR 06 358 Funding Number: PAR 06 358 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
Cell Lineage and Developmental Studies in Hearing and Balance (R21) Apply for PA 06 365 Funding Number: PA 06 365 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
Proteomics in Auditory Developmental and Disease Processes (R21) Apply for PA 06 366 Funding Number: PA 06 366 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
NIAID Clinical Trial Planning (R34) Grants Apply for PAR 06 384 Funding Number: PAR 06 384 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
HIV Proteins and Their Cellular Binding Partners (R21/R33) Apply for PA 06 388 Funding Number: PA 06 388 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (R21) Apply for PA 06 387 Funding Number: PA 06 387 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
Human Biospecimen Resources for Aging Research (R03) Apply for PA 06 443 Funding Number: PA 06 443 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $50,000 |
Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21) Apply for PA 06 482 Funding Number: PA 06 482 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
Oral Health Research Education Grants (R25) Apply for PAR 06 506 Funding Number: PAR 06 506 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
Phased Innovation Awards in AIDS Vaccine Research (R21/R33) Apply for PA 06 519 Funding Number: PA 06 519 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Immunology of Biofilms (R21) Apply for PA 06 538 Funding Number: PA 06 538 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) (R25) Apply for PAR 06 548 Funding Number: PAR 06 548 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD)(R25) Apply for PAR 06 553 Funding Number: PAR 06 553 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Clinical Studies of Bisphoshonate Therapy and Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (R21) Apply for PAR 06 556 Funding Number: PAR 06 556 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
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