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NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The NEI grant supports large-scale clinical vision research projects, including randomized clinical trials and epidemiologic studies, by funding the development of study protocols and Manuals of Procedures (MOP), as well as preliminary studies to refine procedures. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses, including small and for-profit organizations. To apply, detailed information regarding the study's rationale, design, and methods must be provided, typically in a study protocol and MOP.

Full Description

The NEI supports large-scale clinical vision research projects, including randomized clinical trials and epidemiologic studies on eye/vision conditions. At the time of submission, applications requesting support for these activities are expected to provide detailed information regarding the study rationale, design, analytic methods, protocols and procedures, facilities and environment, organizational structure, and collaborative arrangements. This information is best conveyed in a study protocol and Manual of Procedures (MOP), the development of which represents a costly and time-consuming activity....

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

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

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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