Development of Immunotherapeutic Products for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction (U01)

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Development of Immunotherapeutic Products for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction (U01): The objective of this solicitation is to support research in the design, synthesis, and pre-clinical evaluation of vaccines developed from methamphetamine-protein conjugates (heretofore referred to as methamphetamine conjugate vaccines or MCVs) for the active immunotherapeutic treatment of methamphetamine addiction. This initiative is intended to support activities focused on the development of promising MCVs as clinical candidates and to provide sufficient data required for the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the Food and Drug Administration in support of early clinical evaluation of the new MCVs. Basic research/mechanistic studies or clinical trials will not be supported. NIDA has set aside $2.5M in total costs in FY2007 for applications submitted in response to this research announcement. It is anticipated that approximately 2 to 3 applications will be awarded. This RFA uses the NIH U01 mechanism and is open to Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Small Business, For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business), State Government, U.S. Territory or Possession, Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization, Hispanic-serving Institution, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Regional Organization, Other(s): Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations.