Are basic research projects included in the RCDC project listings?
Yes. Basic research is included in a RCDC project listing when it is directly and closely related to that category. Basic research examines scientific questions to expand knowledge and understanding and is fundamental to the NIH and the research enterprise. Because of its fundamental nature, basic research often can have a direct impact on many different research areas and diseases. The wide applicability of some basic research can make it difficult to categorize. For example, basic research on the blood-brain barrier affects research related to drug delivery, cancer treatment, infections, and more. But such research projects might not fall into every category that includes treatments developed using knowledge about the blood-brain barrier.
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