Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: $499,000 per year
Maximum project duration: 5 years
To stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engineering developments into methods or tools for disease management.
Academic institutions
Industrial partners
Healthcare providers
Researchers focused on disease diagnosis and treatment
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic entities (foreign organizations) are also eligible.
Eligible organizations can be based in the U.S. or internationally.
Projects must involve partnerships between academic and industrial organizations.
Focus on translating technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
Application budgets are limited to $499,000 (direct costs) per year.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Key dates include application due dates and review cycles.
Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each is scientifically distinct.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, and approach.
Applications undergo peer review and are evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Applications must demonstrate a clear partnership structure and a coherent strategy for technology translation.
Partnerships must include at least one academic and one industrial organization.
Applications that do not emphasize translational processes may not be responsive.
Projects should align with the missions of participating NIH institutes.
Strong partnerships and innovative approaches may enhance competitiveness.
Establishing a strong interdisciplinary team is crucial.
Avoid submitting overlapping applications.
Engage industry partners early in the project.
Highlight the innovative aspects of the proposed technology.