ABRC, RFGA - Investigator Grant - Daines

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR056040 is an Investigator Grant (IG) that provides funding for biomedical research at the University of Arizona. The IDV supports innovative research projects focused on advancing medical knowledge, with a primary emphasis on areas such as disease causes, epidemiology, public health research, disease prevention, and behavioral studies. The contract enables senior researchers to conduct basic and translational research with the goal of securing larger federal grants, initiating clinical trials, or developing commercially viable research outcomes.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona (PACS) and is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The contract is currently active from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with potential for extension. The IDV is structured as a cost-reimbursement grant, offering up to $250,000 annually, with a total available funding pool of $1,300,000. The funding originates from the Health Research Fund, which is derived from tobacco tax revenues. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and requires quarterly progress reports, ensuring accountability and tracking of research developments.