ABRC, RFGA - Investigator Grant - Adler

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR056041 is an Investigator Grant (IG) contract established by the Arizona Department of Health Services to support biomedical research initiatives. The IDV focuses on funding promising research projects with potential clinical and translational applications, specifically targeting senior researchers conducting basic or translational studies. Under this master agreement, eligible organizations can receive up to $250,000 annually for research projects, with a maximum three-year project duration. The contract supports collaborative research efforts across Arizona-based institutions, with a primary goal of advancing medical research that can potentially improve Arizonans' health outcomes and contribute to the local biomedical research ecosystem.

The master agreement is awarded to Mayo Clinic Arizona as the prime contractor, with an initial award date of July 1, 2021, and a current performance period extending through June 30, 2024 (with potential extensions noted in subsequent amendments). The contract is a cost-reimbursement type master agreement covering the state of Arizona, with a total potential funding of up to $1,300,000. Mayo Clinic Arizona, a non-profit research organization located in Scottsdale, holds appropriate insurance coverage, including $5,000,000 in general liability and self-insured workers' compensation. The IDV is funded through the Health Research Fund (Tobacco Tax) and administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services' Office of Procurement, with a focus on supporting research that can potentially secure larger federal grants or move toward clinical trials.