NIAID Resource-Related Research Projects (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Background
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for investigator-initiated Resource-Related Research Projects (R24). The proposed resource must provide a significant benefit to currently funded high priority projects in need of further coordination and support in the areas specified. Under rare circumstances, this mechanism may be used to support development of a new resource to the broader scientific community of the NIAID.

Grant Details
The purpose of the Resource-Related Research Projects (R24) grant is to support investigator-initiated research projects that will develop resources to serve biomedical research. A resource is a non-hypothesis-driven activity to provide data, materials, tools, or services that are essential to making timely progress in a field.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations. Foreign Institutions are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The project period can be up to five years. The FOA specifies that all applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Grant Value
Funds for these projects are extremely limited and NIAID does not expect to make more than 1-2 competing awards per year. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.