NIH opening funding for mobile health projects
Two National Institutes of Health organizations plan to award funding for mobile health tools that help with the treatment and self-management of chronic diseases among underserved populations.
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are looking for applications from multiple entities, including higher education institutions; not-for-profit groups; for-profit groups; and government agencies.
NINR is interested in mobile health tools and research that can aid patients with chronic diseases, including tools to help underserved populations; improve patient-provider communication; help patients effectively manage their diseases; and improve patients' adherence to treatments.
Meanwhile, NIBIB is interested in the research and development of new imaging and bioengineering technologies.
Interested groups can begin submitting their applications on May 5 for projects of a maximum length of five years.
The number of awards that the NIH organizations give out will depend on appropriations and the number of worthy applications.
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