Lantern Grants

Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

Funder
National Institutes of Health
Award amount
Not specified
Deadline
November 10, 2026
Eligible countries
United States

Summary

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for an Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN). The IDCTN, comprised of the Clinical Trial Evaluation Units (CTEUs) and a Network Coordination Center (NCC), supports the evaluation of interventions for emerging and chronic infections. The CTEUs design and implement clinical trials and studies, while the NCC provides the administrative and operational framework for a collaborative, integrated network and engages with experts in the field to solicit and generate clinical trial concepts. The NCC and CTEUs will collaboratively create opportunities to advance investigators early in their careers and those new to the field.

Summary as listed on Grants.gov (opportunity 360875). Always read the full announcement for eligibility, limits and how to apply.

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What National Institutes of Health reviewers look for

  • Importance of the research (significance and innovation), scored 1–9.
  • Rigor and feasibility of the approach, scored 1–9. Preliminary data and alternative strategies carry much of this.
  • Expertise and resources, rated sufficient or not, without a score.
  • Overall impact: the likelihood the project will have a sustained, powerful influence on its field.

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