Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: $275,000
Duration: 2 years
To encourage submissions of exploratory/developmental bioengineering research grant applications.
Focus on demonstrating feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities or improvements in biomedical research.
Biomedical researchers
Healthcare providers
Patients
Reissue of PAR-22-090
Updated to align with agency priorities
NIH funding
Grant type: R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
Supports innovative research that may not have extensive preliminary data.
Encourages multidisciplinary approaches to biomedical challenges.
Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized and Other)
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Independent School Districts
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)
Must complete registrations in System for Award Management (SAM), eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.
Open to U.S. and foreign organizations.
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Encourages diverse approaches and participation.
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Bioengineering research addressing biomedical challenges.
Biomedical research
Clinical care delivery
Patients
Healthcare providers
Biomedical researchers
Domestic and foreign applications accepted.
Applications proposing clinical trials are not allowed.
Demonstration of feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities.
Must align with NIH missions and priorities.
Social, economic, and health improvements.
Projects may include feasibility assessments and early development.
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Must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for proposed research.
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Must include qualified Principal Investigators.
Must provide a credible research strategy.
Must adhere to NIH standards.
Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.
Must anticipate difficulties and discuss possible workarounds.
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Must comply with data management and sharing policies.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Total direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over two years.
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Must comply with NIH reporting requirements.
Must comply with NIH audit requirements.
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Earliest submission date: January 16, 2025
Multiple deadlines through 2027.
Maximum project period: 2 years.
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Annual reporting required.
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Must comply with NIH evaluation requirements.
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Must provide a plan and timeline.
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Must comply with federal regulations.
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Must comply with data management and sharing policies.
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Must adhere to ethical standards in research.
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Must comply with NIH reporting requirements.
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Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.
Applications must be submitted electronically.
Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Applications undergo peer review and advisory council review.
Scientific and technical merit, availability of funds, relevance to program priorities.
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Must use Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST system.
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Contact eRA Service Desk for assistance.
Resubmissions allowed under specific conditions.
Applications must demonstrate feasibility and potential utility.
Applications perceived as risky may face additional scrutiny.
Must align with NIH missions.
Innovative approaches may enhance competitiveness.
Encourages multidisciplinary collaboration.
Must demonstrate innovative approaches to biomedical challenges.
Must include a credible research strategy.
Must anticipate difficulties and discuss workarounds.
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Maximum funding amount is $275,000.
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Focus on cancer risks and prevention strategies.
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