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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 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 grant program aims to assist cultural institutions in preserving diverse humanities materials through environmentally sustainable preventive care measures, enhancing their ability to manage deterioration, reduce energy consumption, and prepare for disasters. Eligible applicants include government entities, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact preservation@neh.gov.

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 support the development and promotion of innovative information sharing and research tools on the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) portal to enhance food safety and public health. Only current recipients of RFA-FD-20-023 are eligible to apply. For application inquiries, interested parties can contact the grantor via email at danielle.head@fda.hhs.gov.

The grant aims to enhance U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research through collaborative projects that address areas like population health and disease prevention. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions that partner with Finnish investigators approved by the Research Council of Finland, as well as various nonprofit, government, educational, and business entities. Applications must be submitted through the NIH, which will oversee the funding process for U.S. components, while RCF will fund the Finnish participants.

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 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 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 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 NHLBI is seeking applications for a Clinical Trial Center (CTC) and up to seven Clinical Centers (CCs) as part of the HeartShare 2.0 program, which focuses on precision clinical trials for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit businesses. Applications are not currently being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the funding opportunity.

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.