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NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research (UG1 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-26-119

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GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research (UG1 - Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. The NEI uses UG1 cooperative agreement awards to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research projects, including multi-center clinical trials, human gene-transfer, stem cell therapy trials, epidemiological studies, and other studies that are complex, high resource, or that require... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

State governments, City/township governments, Other eligible entities, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Public And Indian Housing Authorities (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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What This Grant Funds

The NEI uses UG1 cooperative agreement awards to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research projects, including multi-center clinical trials, human gene-transfer, stem cell therapy trials, epidemiological studies, and other studies that are complex, high resource, or that require increased oversight due to elevated safety considerations.

These collaborative clinical vision research projects would address chronic diseases across the lifespan through research on the burden of eye and vision conditions, their causes, diagnoses, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. These projects are multifaceted and of high public health significance, requiring careful oversight and monitoring by National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff.

The intent of this funding opportunity announcement is to provide a collaborative framework for the following components: Chair's Grant, Coordinating Center, and Resource Center(s).

Who Can Apply

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther Tribal OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsIndependent School Districts

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: March 3, 2026

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NEI Extramural Please contact via e-mail

NEI_extramural@nih.gov

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