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Pre-application: Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC): Technologies to Understand the Control of Organ Function by the Peripheral Nervous System (OT1) (RFA-RM-16-002) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding opportunity invites pre-applications for SPARC Technologies to Understand the Control of Organ Function by the Peripheral Nervous System.
It's a required first step for those interested in submitting a full application to the companion OT2 FOA (RFA-RM-16-003). The SPARC program aims to provide a scientific foundation for neuromodulation devices and stimulation protocols.
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Pre-application: Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC): Technologies to Understand the Control of Organ Function by the Peripheral Nervous System (OT1) (RFA-RM-16-002) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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