Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding amount is not specified.

Maximum project period is 5 years.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To enable clinical validation of strong candidate biomarkers for neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Researchers in the field of neurology and neuromuscular disorders.

Patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions.

Grant Program Context and History

This is a reissue of PAR-24-097.

Funding Source and Type

Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Type: Cooperative Agreement.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses the critical need for advancing biomarker validation in neurological disorders.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions

Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education

For-Profit Organizations

Small Businesses

Local Governments

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

Federal Government Agencies

U.S. Territory or Possession

Other organizations such as Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities, Faith-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Not specified.

Geographic Location Requirements

Organizations must be based in the U.S. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Clinical validation of biomarkers for neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Target Sectors and Themes

Healthcare, specifically neurology and neuromuscular disorders.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Patients with neurological and neuromuscular disorders, researchers.

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Must be based in the U.S.

Scope Limitations and Exclusions

Applications that do not include a context of use statement or milestones will be withdrawn.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Establish clinical sensitivity and specificity of biomarkers.

Alignment Requirements with Funder Priorities

Must align with NIH's mission to improve public health.

Impact Expectations

Enhance therapeutic development and clinical decision-making.

Project Scale Requirements

Not specified.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Multidisciplinary collaboration among scientific investigators, clinical scientists, and regulatory experts is encouraged.

Research Methodology Requirements

Must include a clear and well-justified study design and statistical design.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Must adhere to FDA guidance standards.

Technical Documentation Requirements

Not specified.

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified.

Intellectual Property Policies

An Intellectual Property plan is encouraged.

Technology Specifications

Not specified.

Technical Partnerships Expectations

Not specified.

Security and Data Protection Requirements

Not specified.

Technical Compliance Standards

Must comply with NIH policies.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Application budgets are not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Not specified.

Matching Fund Requirements

Not specified.

Co-Financing Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Financial Reporting Requirements

Not specified.

Audit Requirements

Not specified.

Financial Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Cost-Sharing Structures

Not required.

Indirect Cost Policies

Not specified.

Budget Flexibility Parameters

Not specified.

Financial Guarantees Required

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Earliest submission date is January 21, 2025.

Application due dates vary, with the last one being June 22, 2026.

Grant Duration Parameters

Maximum project period is 5 years.

Implementation Timeline Expectations

Must include a clear and feasible timeline with quantitative annual milestones.

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Not specified.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Annual quantitative milestones are required.

Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements

Milestones will be used to monitor project progress.

Implementation Phases Requirements

Not specified.

Extension Possibilities

Not specified.

Project Planning Requirements

Not specified.

Progress Tracking Mechanisms

Not specified.

Post-Grant Period Expectations

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH policies.

Required Permits and Authorizations

Not specified.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Not specified.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Ethical Standards and Requirements

Not specified.

International Collaboration Regulations

Not specified.

Industry-Specific Regulatory Compliance

Not specified.

Labor Standards Compliance

Not specified.

Tax Implications and Requirements

Not specified.

Reporting Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Accessibility and Inclusion Standards

Not specified.

Legal Framework Compliance

Not specified.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Applications must include annual milestones.

Application Procedure and Steps

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit.

Review Process and Timeline

Applications will undergo a peer review process.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Priority may be placed on applications that fill a critical program gap.

Pre-Application Requirements

Not specified.

Submission Format and Platform

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.

Supporting Materials Required

Not specified.

Interview or Presentation Requirements

Not specified.

Application Assistance Availability

Not specified.

Resubmission Policies

Resubmissions will be evaluated based on changes made.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Not specified.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Not specified.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Not specified.

Competitive Advantages Factors

Not specified.

Cross-Cutting Themes

Not specified.

Innovation Requirements or Preferences

Not specified.

Research Component Requirements

Not specified.

Risk Tolerance and Mitigation Expectations

Not specified.

Cultural and Contextual Considerations

Not specified.

Knowledge Sharing Expectations

Not specified.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Success Rate Statistics

Not specified.

Grant Size Trends

Not specified.

Recurring Grantee Patterns

Not specified.

Geographic Distribution Patterns

Not specified.

Sector Concentration Patterns

Not specified.

Emerging Priority Areas

Not specified.

Changes in Funding Criteria Over Time

Not specified.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Not specified.

Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

Not specified.

Grant Details

biomarker neurological disorders neuromuscular disorders clinical validation healthcare research NIH cooperative agreement
Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-25-055
NIH Grants
EDU NGO ENTERPRISE SME PUBLIC OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT OTHER
OTHER
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
None
None
None
USD
None
June 22, 2026, 10 p.m.
Not specified.