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The grant aims to support the development of innovative technologies for analyzing and handling biospecimens in cancer research and clinical care, focusing on early-stage proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate technical innovation and potential impact on cancer-related fields. Eligible applicants include small businesses, various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits, among others. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact Kelly Crotty at the National Cancer Institute for more information.

The NHLBI is planning to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the StARRTS Career Development program, aimed at ensuring a supply of trained scientists to meet the nation's biomedical research needs. Eligible applicants include private and public higher education institutions, nonprofits, government entities, and for-profit organizations, with a requirement that candidates must have completed a R38 program. Applications are not currently being accepted, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborative projects in anticipation of the NOFO.

The Federal SBIR program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, particularly focusing on improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and development by small businesses. Eligible applicants include small businesses that have successfully completed a Phase I grant between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025, and must continue to meet small business criteria. Applications can be submitted by these eligible Phase I grantees, and foreign entities are not permitted to apply.

The grant aims to provide supplemental funding for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grantees to join Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers, facilitating collaboration between academic research and small business commercialization efforts. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any small business that meets the criteria to apply. Interested applicants can find more information and apply through the related URL provided in the grant announcement.

The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) grants support research by faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs) to enhance their professional engagement and integrate research with undergraduate education. Eligible applicants include accredited colleges and universities that award Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degrees in NSF-supported fields and have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sci. degrees in the past two academic years. To apply, prospective principal investigators (PIs) should contact disciplinary program officers to identify specific NSF programs and determine the feasibility and timing of their proposals.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) aims to advance research on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the establishment of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs). Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, government entities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Currently, applications are not being solicited; this notice is intended to give potential applicants time to prepare collaborative projects before the official announcement of the funding opportunity.

The grant aims to provide research, technical assistance, and educational opportunities to partners and national parks in the National Capital Region. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions. For application details, interested parties should contact LaQuita Palmer at the provided email or phone number, noting that this is a Notice of Intent Only.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12) to support institutional research career development programs aimed at training clinician-scientists in cancer research. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and businesses. Interested institutions must apply by outlining their proposed number of Scholar appointments and detailing their career development plans, which should include mentorship from both clinical and basic science researchers.

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for communities recovering from natural disasters, aiming to improve their economic conditions beyond pre-disaster levels through various project pathways. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities (such as county and city governments), educational institutions, and economic development organizations, but not individuals or for-profit entities. To apply, interested parties should refer to the EDA's contact page for further information.

The NIGMS Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Centers (BTOD) program aims to support the optimization and dissemination of late-stage biomedical technologies that have shown laboratory feasibility. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, small businesses, various nonprofit entities, educational institutions, and government bodies at multiple levels. Specific application instructions are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The purpose of this grant is to develop and validate an in vitro gastrointestinal dissolution model to assess the performance of amorphous solid dispersion drug products, focusing on the effects of food and acid-reducing agents on drug absorption. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and government entities. Applicants may submit multiple distinct applications, but the FDA will not accept overlapping submissions; for more information, contact terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov.

The Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) aims to support initiatives that facilitate the purchase of assistive technology through various financing options, ensuring consumer choice and control for individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, Native American tribal organizations, state governments, and public institutions of higher education, with a focus on those directed by and operated for individuals with disabilities. Interested parties should contact Robert Groenendaal at the provided email for further application details.