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Translational Centers Using Microphysiological Systems for Infectious Diseases (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health

RFA-AI-28-012

HHS-NIH11

General Information

$7,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
January 29, 2027
Closing Date:
5
Expected No. of Awards
N/a
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
RFA-AI-28-012

Owning Agency:
HHS-NIH11

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support a consortium of Translational Centers using Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Infectious Diseases (TCMID). Recent efforts in the MPS fields are moving towards validation and regulatory use but have not focused upon models studying infectious diseases and testing of medical interventions. The NIH and FDA have recently issued guidance and established initiatives for enhancing use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in research and product development. This includes in vitro systems that allow scientists to model human disease and capture human variability and patient-specific characteristics that will accelerate safer treatments for patients while reducing costs and sparing use of laboratory animals. To meet this need, the Centers will refine well validated human tissue models studying infectious diseases to a level consistent with regulatory qualifications that will promote their adoption for use by product developers, supporting regulatory acceptance.

Response Date Jan 29, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date Oct 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Mar 29, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling N/a
Award Floor N/a
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), For profit organizations other than small businesses, State governments, Special district governments, City or township governments
Additional Info on Eligibility: Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Additional Information

Agency Name National Institutes of Health
Link to Additional Information: N/a
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CFDA Program(s)

  • 93.310: Trans-NIH Research Support
  • 93.855: Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
   

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