Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 15, 2025 | August 18, 2025 (AIDS) | January 15, 2026 | April 17, 2026 (AIDS) | July 15, 2026 | August 18, 2026 (AIDS) | January 15, 2027 | April 19, 2027 (AIDS) | July 15, 2027 | August 18, 2027 (AIDS)
Funding Amounts: No budget cap; up to 2 years for UG3 phase and up to 4 years for UH3 phase (max 5 years total). Budgets must reflect actual project needs.
Summary: Supports biologic-based drug discovery and development for nervous system disorders, from lead optimization through Phase I clinical trials, with NIH collaboration and access to contract research resources.
Key Information: Phased, milestone-driven cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3); limited submission; clinical trial optional; strong preclinical data required for entry.