Contraceptive Development Research Centers (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support and facilitate multidisciplinary approaches towards the development of new and/or improved contraceptive methods for both men and women through the formation of a Contraceptive Development Research Center. This NOFO also allows the inclusion of translational studies to facilitate the pre-clinical to clinical transition and increase the likelihood of clinical success. The Center will serve as a national resource for development of early-stage investigators electing to pursue careers in contraceptive research. * The funding opportunity supports the development of new contraceptive methods. * The opportunity allows for translational studies to facilitate pre-clinical to clinical transition. * The Center will serve as a national resource for early-stage investigators in contraceptive research. * Eligible applicants include various institutions and organizations, such as universities, non-profits, and small businesses.