Advanced Tools and Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation (STTR [R41/R42])

Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for projects to design and develop advanced tools and technologies that will lead to improved clinical treatment for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) patients. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-10-176 which encourages applications under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) (R43/R44) grant mechanisms. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.
Funding Number: 
PA-10-175
Web Site: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-175.html [1]
Office: 
DN [2]
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Release Date: 
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Funding Type: 
PA

Source URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/funding/2011/09/advanced-tools-and-technologies-deep-brain-stimulation-sttr-r41r42