WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, invites proposals for Testing Centers for Evaluation of Somatic Cell Genome Editing Approaches for Translational Applications, under the grant designation U42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed. This program aims to enhance the development and testing of innovative genome editing techniques, focusing on their translational applications in various biomedical contexts. Proposals can request funding within a range of $580,000 to $900,000. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks applications for its grant program aimed at accelerating research and development of next generation vaccines against malaria, focusing on strategies applicable to other mosquito-borne diseases. This initiative is designed to enhance vaccine candidates and steer advancements in the efficacy and safety of malaria immunization efforts. Researchers with a strong background in infectious diseases and vaccine development are enc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at advancing research in the field of complementary and integrative health. The Notice of Funding Opportunity invites applications for multi-site feasibility trials that focus on mind and body interventions, specifically designed to enhance emotional well-being. Eligible applicants for this funding, which has an award ceiling of $500,000, include various domestic entities, while non-domes more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks applications for the NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional). This grant aims to support innovative and multidisciplinary research endeavors that can enhance understanding in one or more areas of biomedical science. The NIH Research Program Projects are designed to foster collaborative and integrative approaches to research, allowing multiple investigators to work together on a common project. The more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional). This program aims to promote innovative team science through collaborative research projects that engage scientists from diverse fields in health-related studies. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. The grant seeks to support interdisciplina more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the establishment of a Coordinating Center for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs). This initiative aims to enhance the infrastructure required to support OAICs in advancing research focused on improving the health and independence of older Americans. The Coordinating Center will provide coordination among the various OAICs, fostering collaboration and promoting innovative strateg more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for a funding opportunity aimed at investigating the etiology, mechanisms, and early detection strategies of early-onset cancers. This initiative is designed to advance research that will identify the biological factors contributing to the development of these cancers, which typically occur in individuals under the age of 50. The grant, titled Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Det more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium initiative. This program is designed to enhance understanding and improve the delivery of palliative care across various age groups, with a specific focus on leveraging collaborative efforts to support innovative research. This opportunity is aimed at researchers who can demonstrate the capacity to conduct studies that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) study. This initiative focuses on understanding the physiological changes that occur in individuals who have successfully maintained weight loss, aiming to identify biological and behavioral factors that contribute to sustained weight management. The POWERS study will investigate various aspects of the weight-reduced state, including metab more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for Specialized Alcohol Research Centers. This initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary and collaborative research on alcohol misuse, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and their associated health consequences across the lifespan. The award has a ceiling of $1.1 million, with an estimated total funding of $1.5 million available. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) oversees this grant pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence in Human Cancers for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029. This initiative aims to support innovative research efforts focused on understanding and combating human cancers through interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced clinical trials. The grant will enable research teams to conduct transformative studies that enhance knowledge of cancer biology, facilitating the  more ST