This grant is designed to fund research that explores how different people respond to probiotics. The goal is to understand why probiotics work differently for different people and to develop strategies to improve their effectiveness. The funding is split into two phases: the first phase focuses on identifying patterns in people's biology that affect probiotic responses, and the second phase tests these patterns to improve probiotic effectiveness.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, government bodies, and businesses, that are interested in conducting innovative research on probiotics. Ideal applicants are those with a strong background in health and education research, particularly in the field of probiotics and personalized medicine.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to specify clear Transition Milestones for the R61 phase
- Lack of innovative mechanistic research proposal
- Inability to demonstrate expertise in probiotics or related fields
- Non-compliance with NIH application requirements
- Proposals that do not address the heterogeneity in probiotic responses
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Plan for identifying unique host biological patterns
- Description of observational or secondary data analysis methods
- Transition Milestones for R61 to R33 phase
- Budget justification
- Institutional support letters
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Research team bios and qualifications
- Human or animal study protocols, if applicable
- NIH biosketches for key personnel
Cautions
- Ensure all milestones for the R61 phase are clearly defined
- Transition from R61 to R33 is not guaranteed and requires administrative review
- Proposals must be highly innovative and mechanistic
- The total project period cannot exceed 5 years
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, government bodies, and businesses, that are interested in conducting innovative research on probiotics. Ideal applicants are those with a strong background in health and education research, particularly in the field of probiotics and personalized medicine.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, government bodies, and businesses, that are interested in conducting innovative research on probiotics. Ideal applicants are those with a strong background in health and education research, particularly in the field of probiotics and personalized medicine.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to specify clear Transition Milestones for the R61 phase
- Lack of innovative mechanistic research proposal
- Inability to demonstrate expertise in probiotics or related fields
- Non-compliance with NIH application requirements
- Proposals that do not address the heterogeneity in probiotic responses
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct research that identifies biological patterns affecting probiotic responses and to test these patterns in improving probiotic effectiveness. This includes funding for data analysis, research personnel, and potentially animal or human studies.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2024
- Deadline
- Jun 2, 2027(354 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 8, 2027
- Last Updated
- Oct 31, 2024
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2027
Application Checklist
- Develop a detailed research proposal focusing on precision probiotic therapies
- Identify and outline unique host biological patterns to study
- Prepare a plan for observational or secondary data analysis
- Define clear Transition Milestones for the R61 phase
- Compile a budget and justification
- Gather institutional support letters
- Ensure all team members have updated NIH biosketches
- Prepare protocols for human or animal studies, if applicable
- Verify eligibility and gather necessary documentation
- Submit application by the deadline: June 2, 2027