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NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)

1. Name of the applicant

2. Contact information of the applicant (phone number, email address, mailing address)

3. Title of the proposed research project

4. Detailed description of the research project, including its objectives, methods, and expected outcomes

5. Justification for why the project is exploratory and developmental

6. Explanation of the potential risks involved in the project and how they will be mitigated

7. Description of how the project could lead to a breakthrough or have a major impact in the chosen field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research

8. Identification of which participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) the project aligns with based on their scientific missions

9. Confirmation that the proposed project is a clinical trial, as required by the funding opportunity announcement

10. Statement of how the proposed project meets NIH's definition of a clinical trial, if applicable

11. Timeline for the project's duration and milestones

12. Budget plan, including requested funding amount and justification for how the funds will be used

13. List of any collaborators or team members involved in the project, including their qualifications and roles

14. List of any relevant previous research or publications by the applicant or team members

15. Any additional supporting documentation or materials required by the application process.

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