NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program, which aims to support collaborative clinical research in the field of vision research. The grant will provide funding for the development of a study protocol and Manual of Procedures (MOP), as well as preliminary studies to refine study procedures or document recruitment potential. The grant is not intended to generate data on the effects of a proposed intervention. * The grant is open to various types of applicants, including county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and non-profit organizations. * The grant will provide funding for a maximum of $150,000. * The application deadline is January 7, 2028. * The grant is expected to support planning efforts for collaborative clinical research, which may last several months or years.