This funding opportunity supports core facilities and investigators to study critical environmental extrinsic factors influencing biological, behavioral, and treatment outcomes in animal models. It funds acquisition or updating of advanced equipment capable of simultaneously recording multiple environmental and biological parameters, aiming to improve rigor and reproducibility across multiple organ systems and NIH research areas. Clinical trials are not allowed under this grant.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. entities such as state and local governments, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education. Specific eligibility details are provided in the announcement.
