The purpose of this grant is to support the development of advanced in vivo imaging technologies for the human inner ear, focusing on enhancing resolution and accuracy in visualizing inner ear structures. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses, including small and for-profit organizations. Application details are not specified in the provided text, but interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for more information.
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Description
This funding opportunity aims to support the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Proposed projects should focus on improving the resolution of current imaging techniques or developing new imaging techniques that can visualize inner ear structures in vivo with significantly greater detail and accuracy than currently possible. Both structural and functional aspects, including visualizing dynamic elements are important to development of new and improved techniques. Projects may also focus on developing new imaging probes...
or contrast agents that can enhance visualization of the inner ear structures. Ultimately, research supported in response to this RFA is to encourage technologies that allow, for example, structures such as hair cells, otoliths, membranes, ions, and vasculature to be viewed in detail in awake patients in a clinical setting using non-invasive techniques. To achieve this goal, a multi-disciplinary team approach that takes advantage of the expertise of each team member is highly encouraged. Studies in humans and intermediate studies in animals, but not non-mammalian species, may be proposed to develop or advance the needed technology. Any intermediate studies must articulate a clear path of the proposed methodology to application in awake humans or define the limitations and the usefulness in anesthetized humans.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
County governments
City or township governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Special district governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
State governments
Nonprofit
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
Other
Education
Independent school districts
Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Business
Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Grantor contact information
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NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
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See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
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