This funding opportunity supports collaborative interdisciplinary research to advance foundational understanding of non-addictive natural products for chronic pain management. Research should adopt a holistic approach examining coordinated biological pathways across multiple organ systems and explore dose optimization and intervention timing to maximize therapeutic benefits. The program emphasizes rigorous mechanistic studies to inform future translational research and develop safe, evidence-based pain relief strategies.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal governments, and foreign institutions. Specific eligibility details are extensive and include various public and private sectors.
