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NIH Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19

This page contains a listing of active and expired funding opportunities specific to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Clinical Trial Readiness for Rare Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – Due Dates Vary

FOA invites researchers to submit applications for support of clinical projects that address critical needs for clinical trial readiness in rare diseases. Seeks applications that are intended to facilitate rare diseases research by enabling efficient and effective movement of candidate therapeutics or diagnostics towards clinical trials, and to increase their likelihood of success through development and testing of rigorous biomarkers and clinical outcome assessment measures, or by defining the presentation and course of a rare disease to enable the design of upcoming clinical trials.

Clinical Trial Readiness for Rare Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – Due Dates Vary

FOA invites researchers to submit applications for support of clinical projects that address critical needs for clinical trial readiness in rare diseases.

* ACME POCT 2022 Call for Proposals: Microfluidics/Lab-on-a-Chip/Microchip-Based Point-of-Care Technologies - Due February 28

Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT) solicits proposals for clinically relevant microfluidics- and/or microsensor-based technologies that have some investment in research, development, evaluation, or clinical validation but have significant and definable barrier that can be resolved through additional funds and/or targeted engineering, regulatory, clinical, or other expertise. Define the technology’s current technology readiness level, describe the situation and barrier encountered that impeded progress, and explain how additional funds and/or targeted expertise from the ACME POCT or other consultants will enable the technology to move forward in the development pathway.

Technologies for Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R41/R42- Clinical Trial Optional) – LOI Due March 5

FOA invites eligible US small business concerns to submit STTR grant applications that propose to develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities in one or more NIH-defined health disparity population groups.

Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44 - Clinical Trial Optional) – LOI Due March 5

FOA invites eligible US small business concerns to submit SBIR grant applications that propose to develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities in one or more NIH-defined population groups who experience health disparities.

NIH Neuroscience Development for Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Program – Internal Due March 15

The goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: research experiences, mentoring activities, curriculum or methods development.

Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge: Improving Detection of Neurotoxicity in Immunotherapies – Due March 18

J&J is seeking methods and technologies aiming to optimize patient care for immunotherapies within the hematologic malignancy space by enabling the early detection of neurotoxic events. Of particular interest are technologies aiming to identify clinical manifestations to predict acute toxicities, including movement and neurocognitive disorders.

SOM I3 Nexus Research Awards – Due March 24

In partnership with the Georgia CTSA, the Emory SOM I3 (Imagine, Innovate, and Impact) Nexus Research Awards will provide seed money to fundamental biological and translational investigators for obtaining sufficient data to ultimately develop external collaborative funding applications, and to investigators who may not otherwise engage in multi- and interdisciplinary research. These awards require interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Georgia CTSA Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design – Due March 31

Georgia CTSA’s Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design (BERD) program is soliciting proposals to support novel methodological research in biostatistics, epidemiology, or health services research to advance clinical and translational research (CTR). Review criteria include quantitative methodological research to fill gaps in CTR, innovation, feasibility, and plans for dissemination and translation of results.

Pediatric Research Alliance Pilots Grants – LOI Due April 15

Children's and Emory offer pilot grants for faculty and centers in the Pediatric Research Alliance. These pilots are designed to stimulate new research projects, build new collaborations, and increase extramural funding for pediatric research. Proposals should be aimed towards generating preliminary data for subsequent extramural grant applications.

Education

Emory Underrepresented Researchers in Medicine in the Areas of Vascular Factors, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders – Due March 4

The Research Education Component of the Goizueta ADRC in collaboration with the DOM Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council is issuing a special RFA from trainees and junior faculty from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in medicine, who are interested in developing greater experience in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research. Applicants who are interested in exploring the link between vascular factors and AD/ADRD are encouraged to apply.

Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) – Apply by April 29

The Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine. The CPTR enhances and transforms translational research training for predoctoral PhD students, postdoctoral fellows (PhD or MD) and junior faculty at Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia.

Research Resources

Georgia CTSA Match

Looking to connect with experts in your field? Join the new Georgia CTSA Match! The platform encourages meaningful networking and collaboration by pairing researchers based on similar interests. These matches will help you to build networking opportunities acting as a catalyst to spur your research forward. Discover more and Join Now!

HPLC Bioanalytical Core

Emory HPLC Bioanalytical Core brings powerful platforms in support of investigators. The Core can identify and quantify monoamine neurotransmitters, amino acids, purine bases, and nucleotides from a variety of biological samples. We also provide tailored HPLC service in a broad range of research projects including neuroscience research, cancer research, drug development and clinical trial studies.

Georgia CTSA Ethical Dilemma of the Week

Data Interpretation and Management: Praying Over the Experiment (PDF)

Innovation & Translation

Bench2Market Talk – March 16

Join us via Zoom at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM for the Go to Market Strategy: A how-to guide for milestone creations. Learn the process of setting commercialization milestones and determining your critical next steps for a “killer” experiment. Our speaker, Brian Walsh, is an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience successfully taking technologies from ideas to the market.

Translational Science 2022 – Chicago – April 20-22

The Association for Clinical and Translational welcomes trainees, educators, researchers, physician scientists, and other health professionals engaged in clinical and translational science. Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Director, Dr. Tabia Akintobi, will be on a leadership panel on April 21 from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM to discuss the state of community engaged clinical research.

NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health – Due April 22

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering is launching the NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health. Up to $1 million in cash prizes to spur and reward the development of low-cost, point-of-care molecular, cellular, and/or metabolic sensing and diagnostic technologies to guide rapid clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and ultimately prevent maternal morbidity and mortality.

Community

Join the All of Us Research Program

The All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health is seeking one million or more people from across the U.S. By doing so, it hopes to one day help speed up medical research. People who join will share information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

Events

Critical Care Medicine Seminar - TODAY

Join us via Zoom from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM to learn more about “Clinical and Translational Research in Pediatric ARDS - Past, Present, and Future” with Associate Professor Heidi Rosanna Flori MD, FAAP.

ARC Seminar – February 22

Join us via Zoom from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM to learn more about “Molecular Basis of Hemophilia” with Associate Professor Jill Marie Johnsen, MD.

Critical Care Medicine Seminar – February 23

Join us in-person or via Zoom from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM to learn more about “Respiratory ECMO Support in Children” with Associate Professor Ryan Barbaro MD, MS.

Health Services Research Seminar Series – February 23

Join us via Zoom at 2:00 PM to learn more about “90-day Outcomes after Peripheral Artery Disease Interventions” with Assistant Professor Olamide Alabi, MD.

Healthcare Innovation Symposium – February 24

Join us via Zoom from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM to learn more about “COVID Stress – The 2nd Pandemic: Problems and Potential Resources.” The keynote speaker will be Deb Houry MD, MPH , Acting Principal Deputy Director of the CDC, and will include a discussion of several effective treatment modalities. This event is free and open to all faculty, staff, and students. View Flyer.

Neuroscience Research Networking Session – February 24

Join us via Zoom from 4:00-5:00 PM to meet potential new collaborators to brainstorm ideas for Pediatric Research Alliance pilot grant submissions. Learn more about the pilot opportunity here. We will plan networking around outcomes research, clinical research, and device development. Register by February 17.

AI Technologies to Support Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Decline – February 25

Join us in-person for an interactive workshop! The AI-CARING Institute aims to develop novel artificial intelligence systems to support long term care for individuals experiencing cognitive decline and their care networks. The goal of the workshop is to bring together clinical service providers and computing researchers to identify opportunities for developing technologies that identify changing needs and abilities, promote independence through support for daily activities, and assist in planning and coordination of care.

Rare Disease Day at NIH – February 28

Join us via Zoom 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM! The goal of this day is to raise awareness and generate positive action for the rare disease community. This year’s theme for Rare Disease Day is “Sharing Your Colors,” highlighting the various different types of rare diseases in the world!

CTSA Visiting Scholar Grand Rounds Lecture – February 28

Join us via Zoom at 12:00 PM to learn more about “Parent and Provider Perspectives on Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy” with Duke Assistant Professor Lavanya Vasudevan, PhD, MPH, CPH. The CTSA Visiting Scholar program consists of the CTSA Grand Rounds lecture and virtual meetings between KL2 Scholars and faculty at the host institution and their KL2 peers.

SCORE RIP Meeting – March 2

Join us via Zoom at 12:00 PM to learn more about “Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease” with Associate Professor Puja K, Mehta, MD, FACC, FAHA and “Renal NMDA Receptors and Hypertension: Sex Differences” with Assistant Professor Cesar Romero MD, PhD.

Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference – March 3-4

Join us at Callaway Resort and Gardens as we bring together researchers from across the region to present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population- based research and build collaborative relationships. Keynote Speaker for this year’s conference is Joni L. Rutter, PhD, acting director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). View Agenda . Learn more .

8th Annual Health Services Research Day – May 4

Join Georgia CTSA colleagues at Emory University SOM on May 4 for this symposium and networking opportunity where researchers across Georgia will learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities. Oral and poster presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts. Submit Abstracts by March 7.

Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference – June 3

Join us in-person at the Georgia Aquarium or virtually for the 11th annual conference. The conference will highlight the scope of pediatric research conducted across the US southeast, with emphasis on research from Emory, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. This year’s conference theme is "Development and Disease: Translating Insights from Genes and Environment to Transform Outcomes." Submit Abstract by April 1.