ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.
Please join OVPR Research Development Services team for an information session to learn more the unique goals and requirements of this funding opportunity!
What: ARPA-H Information session – presentation (will be recorded) followed by Q&A
When: Monday, August 7 from 3-4pm
Where: Zoom – click here to register
This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially). We encourage all faculty who have potentially transformative ideas related to health to learn more!
The information session will be followed by brainstorming session, hosted by RDS and InCHIP, on Wednesday, August 9 from 11:30-1:00pm (in person - Storrs campus). The brainstorming session will focus on evaluating the fit of ideas for ARPA-H, teambuilding, and identifying next steps for project development. Please email RDS if you would like to attend!
If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!
For more information, contact: OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu