Long-Acting Drug Delivery Systems for ART Optimization in Children Living with HIV-1 II (LADDS II) (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to accelerate the development of safe and effective long-acting drug delivery systems for improved, simplified treatment of HIV-1 in children. This NOFO invites applicants engaged in the development of existing long-acting platforms at early stages of development stages to perform specific preclinical activities that enable product optimization and accelerated translation to HIV-infected children. Collaborative research partnerships with industry are required.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.