Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
Key Information
Due Date: February 3, 2025
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Health & Human Services
Funding Amount: Not Specified
Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement
Match Required: No
Contact Info:
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Overview
The projects eligible for this funding should aim to enhance the quality of current imaging techniques or create new methods to capture images of the inner ear's structures with more precision and detail. This will involve exploring both the structural and functional aspects of the inner ear, including the ability to view these aspects in motion.
In addition to enhancing imaging techniques, projects may also develop new imaging probes or contrast agents that can help in visualizing the inner ear's structures more clearly. The research that this grant supports is expected to significantly enhance the ability to observe auditory and vestibular components like hair cells, otoliths, membranes, ions, and vasculature in detail, in a clinical setting, in awake patients using non-invasive techniques.
A multidisciplinary team approach is encouraged for this project to utilize the skills of every team member accordingly. To be considered for the grant, the proposed studies must involve humans and aim to develop, advance, or test necessary technology. Any intermediate studies included in the project must clearly narrate how the proposed method will be applied in awake humans or discuss its limitations and usefulness in anesthetized humans. In summary, this grant aims to advance inner ear visualization using non-invasive techniques.
Key Dates
Open Date: November 9, 2023
Application Due Date: February 3, 2025
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses