FDA orphan drug grants
Executive Summary
Agency announced in the Jan. 10 Federal Register that it anticipates availability of funds in FY 1986 for 20-30 grants ranging from $20,000 to $70,000 for orphan product clinical trials. Applications must be received by March 11. The earliest beginning date for awards is August 1. Applications should be obtained from and submitted to Kathryn McKnight, State Contracts and Assistance Agreements Branch (HFA-520), FDA, Room 15A-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301/443-6170.
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