OpportunityTitle: Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Improving Uptake and Use of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: See https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-22-021.html
Description: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for research on the dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention, including research to: advance understanding of multilevel facilitators and barriers to use of the dapivirine vaginal ring; develop interventions to support uptake and correct and persistent use of the vaginal ring; and test implementation strategies for optimal delivery of the vaginal ring.This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.&#65533;The FOA is expected to be published in Winter 2022with an expected application due date in Summer 2022.This FOA will utilize the R21&#65533; activity code, and companion FOAs will utilize the R01 (see NOT-MH-22-020) and the R34 (see NOT-MH-22-022) activity codes. Details of the planned FOA are provided below.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: teri.senn@nih.gov