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NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted Oct 23, 2026·open

AGENCY

HHS-NIH11

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

—

CLOSES

Dec 1, 2030

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications from investigators to advance the development and translation of next-generation technologies to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat disorders within the missions of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) and The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiatives. Awarded activities will facilitate the translation of new devices up to the stage of readiness for first in human (FIH) clinical trials by overcoming key challenges identified during preliminary proof-of-concept studies. The scope of the program includes technology development and optimization, and studies to prepare for approvals for human use.

Eligibility

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses

Contact

National Institutes of Health

NIBIB_Devices@NIH.gov

301-402-2541

Additional details

Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing required
No
Archived
Feb 1, 2031

Opportunity number: RFA-EB-28-004

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