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Related SOP: Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Awards SOP
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We strongly advise you to perform these steps well in advance of the dates listed.
- Principal investigator (PI) should contact program officer (PO) to discuss project idea no later than 10 weeks before deadline. For extended clinical trials of 6- or 7-years or applications with budget requests of $1,000,000 or more in direct costs in any year, allow 12 weeks instead.
- NIAID will provide prior consultation and a summary within 6 weeks after your request.
- Include the NIAID prior consultation summary letter with the application.
For general information on investigator-initiated clinical trial planning and implementation awards, go to Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial Resources.