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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)Up to $150,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH planning grant for teams preparing large-scale clinical vision research, such as randomized trials or epidemiologic studies on eye conditions. It funds writing a study protocol and Manual of Procedures and running preliminary studies, not the trial itself and not generating data on an intervention's effects. Small businesses and for-profits can technically apply, but if you are not planning clinical vision research, this is not worth your time.

Best for
Universities and academic medical centers planning clinical trials or eye/vision epidemiologic studies, Nonprofits and research organizations developing study protocols and Manuals of Procedures, Small businesses and for-profits with clinical vision research planning needs, Tribal entities, state and local governments, and school districts involved in health research
Not for
Businesses looking for working capital or commercial product development, Applicants seeking funds to generate data on a proposed intervention's effects, Organizations outside clinical vision research planning
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
75
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
70
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
53
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $150,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $150,000. No other award amounts are published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, tribal governments and tribal organizations, state and local governments, county and city governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities. The eligibility text also lists Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, HBCUs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, faith-based and community-based organizations, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible.

Summary

NIH/NEI planning grants (R34) to develop study protocols and Manuals of Procedures and conduct preliminary studies for future large-scale clinical vision research such as randomized trials and epidemiologic studies. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, tribal entities, state/local governments, school districts, public housing authorities, small businesses, and other for-profit and

About this grant

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. This clinical research planning grant funding opportunity supports applicants in their planning efforts to conduct collaborative clinical research. The grant may be used to support the development of a study protocol and MOP, as well as to conduct preliminary studies to refine study procedures or document recruitment potential. The grant must not be used to generate data on the effects of a proposed intervention. This NEI NOFO is applicable to both epidemiologic and clinical trial research studies.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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