Preclinical Proof of Concept Studies for Rare Diseases (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Eligibility

Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• State governments
• Special district governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• City or township governments
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Independent school districts
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• County governments
• Small businesses
• Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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.