Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD) (RM1 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIH/NIGMS funds late-stage biomedical technology optimization and broad dissemination centers for the biomedical research community, not clinical trials.
⚑ Clinical Trial Not Allowed · foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; foreign components are allowed
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 48 partial | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; biomedical core — IPPRA health lane is communication/crisis/policy (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for NIGMS Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination (BTOD) Centers to support late-stage technology optimization and sustainable dissemination of the technologies to the wider biomedical research community. A BTOD Center should be at the leading edge of its field with respect to both technology optimization and engagement with relevant research communities.BTOD projects must address biomedical research areas within the NIGMS mission. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NIGMS staff about adherence of their proposed research strategy to the Institute's goals and mission and its responsiveness to this NOFO.
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: National Institutes of Health <NIGMS_BTODMailbox@nigms.nih.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · National Institutes of Health conventions SEE AN NIH EXAMPLE →
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