This grant from the National Institutes of Health is designed to help researchers move their early-stage medical device prototypes closer to being ready for human testing. It provides support for testing and modifying prototypes, developing diagnostic tools, and creating research tools for treating heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders. The aim is to prepare these products for further testing and development with additional funding.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants including government entities, higher education institutions, small businesses, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. It's particularly suited for those working on medical device prototypes or diagnostic tools related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not working on HLBS-related projects
- Lack of a viable prototype or diagnostic tool
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Prototype or design documentation
- Research team bios
- Organizational information
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Past research or project outcomes
- Timeline for project milestones
- Compliance with NIH guidelines
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed under this grant.
- Projects must be related to HLBS diseases.