NCCIH Clinical Trial Grant

Summary:

The NCCIH Natural Product Mid-Phase Clinical Trial Grant supports investigator-initiated research on promising natural products for treating various health conditions. This grant helps bridge the gap between preliminary evidence and large-scale efficacy trials, accelerating the development of safe and effective natural health solutions.

Sponsor:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Eligibility:

• Public or private institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations.
• The proposed clinical trial must focus on a natural product (botanicals, dietary supplements, probiotics) with a strong scientific rationale for further testing.
• The trial must aim to determine optimal dosage, formulation, or patient selection criteria for future efficacy studies.
• Preliminary data demonstrating bioavailability (if applicable) and measurable impact on the product’s mechanism of action is required.
• Applicant must have the expertise and resources to conduct a high-quality clinical trial.

Benefits:

• Funding: Up to $500,000 per year for up to 5 years (subject to available funds and satisfactory progress).
• Support: Access to NCCIH scientific and regulatory expertise, collaboration opportunities, and potential dissemination resources.
• Potential impact: Contribute to the development of evidence-based natural health therapies and improve public health outcomes.

Deadline:

• Standard application due dates: March 4, 2024, October 21, 2024, June 23, 2025, etc.
• AIDS-related application due dates: March 13, 2024, November 13, 2024, etc.
• Check the official grant announcement for specific deadlines and any upcoming changes.

Additional Notes:

• This is a competitive grant program.
• Applications must be submitted through the NIH electronic system (Grants.gov).
• For more information and detailed application instructions, refer to the official grant announcement on the NCCIH website.

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