Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD)(RM1-Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding available for cutting-edge biomedical technology optimization and dissemination centers to advance research and share technology with wider scientific community.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 28, 2025 | January 27, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $850,000 in direct costs per year (excluding equipment/consortium F&A); project period up to 5 years; equipment funds may be requested in addition.
Summary: Supports late-stage optimization and broad dissemination of cutting-edge biomedical technologies to the wider research community through specialized centers.
Key Information: Limited submission: Centers may not receive more than 15 years of total NIGMS support (including prior BTRR/BTDD funding); clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at NIH funds the establishment of Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination (BTOD) Centers. These centers are designed to optimize late-stage biomedical technologies—those that have already demonstrated feasibility—and to ensure their sustainable dissemination to the broader biomedical research community. The program aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies by making them robust, user-friendly, and accessible to both expert and non-expert users.
BTOD Centers are expected to be at the forefront of their fields, integrating technical and biomedical expertise, and engaging with diverse research communities. The program emphasizes not only technology development but also active community engagement, training, and commercialization strategies to maximize impact.
