NIGMS Technology Development Programs (R21 and R01)

NIGMS Technology Development Programs (R21 and R01): The technology development R21 and R01 notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs) support technological innovations to advance biomedical research. Example technologies, which might originate from biomedical, engineering or physical sciences disciplines, include instruments, devices, processes, algorithms, software, chemicals, biomolecules, or cells that have potential value for generating new basic biomedical research. The NOFOs support the earliest stages of technology development, establishing feasibility/proof of concept and prototype validation, and do not support applications that address new biological questions. Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact program staff (NIGMS_TechDev@nigms.nih.gov) prior to and in preparation for submitting an application to these programs.

Technology Stage

Funding Opportunity

Proof of Concept and Value
Exploratory Research / Technology Feasibility

 
 

Technology Development R21
Innovative Concepts

Awards
 
 

Prototype Validation
Iterative Technology R&D / Validation Studies

 
 

Technology Development R01
Verification of Utility

Awards
 
 

Addressing Biological Questions
Applied technology R&D and Dissemination

 
 

MIRA
Research Program

Parent R01
Testing Biological Questions

 
 

Late-Stage Technology Optimization for Broad Utility and Self-Sustaining Dissemination

 
 

Biomedical Technology Optimization & Dissemination RM1

Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview Video
Program Overview Slides

Send your questions about the programs to the NIGMS tech dev contact mailbox.

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