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Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-157

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Deadline

June 18, 2026

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Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) invites applications for the Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to foster investigator-initiated development of highly innovative technologies to... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, City/township governments, State governments, Independent school districts, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Isl...
•Deadline: 2026-06-18

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What This Grant Funds

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) invites applications for the Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to foster investigator-initiated development of highly innovative technologies to address barriers, limitations, or bottlenecks in translational science particularly for therapeutic development. This program will support the early-stage proof of concept, high-risk and potentially high-reward studies for feasibility and exploratory technology development, which can transform or significantly improve the efficiency of therapeutic development to achieve NCATS ultimate goals - more treatments to all people more quickly. The research proposed should be for the development of technology that can break new ground or extend present technology toward new directions or novel applications. With this initiative, we expect to support the development and/or prototyping of new technologies that will lead to improved efficiency in the therapeutic development pipeline.

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Who Can Apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsState GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesSpecial District GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: December 10, 2024

Application Deadline: June 18, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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