This funding opportunity supports translational activities and small clinical studies aimed at advancing therapeutic and diagnostic devices for nervous and neuromuscular system disorders. Funded activities include prototype device implementation, safety and efficacy testing, design validation, regulatory approvals such as IDE or IRB, and small clinical studies to provide critical device function or design data. The program is milestone-driven and involves NIH staff collaboration.
Eligible applicants include small businesses, various types of educational institutions, government entities at multiple levels, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations. Specific eligibility details are provided in the full announcement.
