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Translational Centers Using Microphysiologic Systems for Infectious Diseases

Funds translational centers building human microphysiologic systems — engineered tissue platforms — for infectious disease drug and biologic development.

Most microphysiologic systems — engineered platforms that mimic how a tissue or organ actually behaves, sometimes called organ-on-a-chip systems — have been built for cancer or toxicology. Almost none have been built for infectious disease, and this notice exists to close that gap.

The goal is accelerating the use of these systems for infectious disease research and for developing therapeutics or…

Development and translational use of human microphysiologic systems — in vitro platforms mimicking physiological tissue or organ function — specifically for infectious disease research and the development of therapeutics or biological products, aimed at adoption by drug and biologic developers and acceptance in regulatory pathways at the Food and Drug Administration.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$7M

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