Trans-NIH Research Support Grants (Assistance Listing 93.310)

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Gabriella Miller Kids First X01 supports submitting pediatric cohort samples for whole genome and related sequencing to study the genetic basis of childhood cancers and congenital anomalies; no clinical trial is allowed. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations and foreign components are not eligible. This award provides sequencing at supported genomic centers rather than a cash research budget, so applicants should review the notice; no specific award amount is stated. It is aimed at research teams with existing pediatric cohorts.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Predoctoral-to-Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) supports promising graduate students as they finish doctoral research and move into mentored postdoctoral career development, in NIH mission-relevant fields. It is a mentored training award administered through institutions; candidates may not lead an independent clinical trial but may participate in a sponsor-led one. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed.

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This NIH Research Education Program (R25/UE5) funds mentoring activities and networks that develop the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It requires institutional commitment of staff, facilities, and resources, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training programs (such as T32) at the applicant. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Research Education Program (R25) funds hands-on research experiences that help build and diversify the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It is aimed at institutions that can provide the staff, facilities, and educational resources to run such programs, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training grants (such as T32). Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Research Education Program (R25) funds the development of courses, curricula, and educational methods that strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It is aimed at institutions that can commit staff, facilities, and educational resources, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training grants (such as T32) at the applicant. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $1.5M

This NIH (NIDDK) U24 cooperative agreement funds continuation of the Cardiovascular Repository for Type 1 Diabetes (CaRe-T1D) Resource Center, supporting human cardiovascular tissue research. This is a single-source opportunity: only the University of Florida is eligible to apply, so no other organization qualifies. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible, and clinical trials are not allowed under this mechanism. The stated maximum is about $1.5 million.

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This NIH (NICHD) R36 dissertation grant supports individual doctoral candidates completing dissertation research in high-priority child health areas using data from the ECHO Cohort, a de-identified longitudinal dataset of more than 71,000 participants. Because it is a dissertation award, it is narrowly aimed at doctoral students (working through their institutions) in relevant scientific fields, not the general public or organizations broadly. Foreign organizations, the foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible or allowed. No specific award amount is stated; see the NOFO for full eligibility details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

NIH individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32) supporting a named postdoctoral fellow to analyze the ECHO program's longitudinal child-health dataset within the NICHD DASH repository. This is an individual fellowship awarded through a sponsoring US institution; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. No award amount is stated. It is restricted to eligible postdoctoral researchers at a US institution, so eligibility is narrow.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH R61/R33 funds milestone-driven development of clinical trials to treat co-occurring health conditions in people with Down syndrome — up to two years of planning followed by up to three years of trial support. Clinical trials are required.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH R01 funds groundbreaking, high-impact Down syndrome research across any relevant topic, with no preliminary data required. Awards up to about $500,000.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K

Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH R21 funds exploratory, higher-risk Down syndrome research — feasibility studies, novel methods, or new applications of existing techniques. Awards up to about $200,000.

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The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encourage interest in STEM careers. It suits universities, research institutions, and education-focused organizations that can run science education programs. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

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This NIH U01 cooperative agreement funds a single Community Engagement Evaluation and Data coordination (CEED) hub to support a community-based participatory research consortium focused on oral health, coordinating data planning, community engagement evaluation, and operational support. Clinical trials are not allowed, and as a cooperative agreement NIH staff are substantially involved. This is a narrow, single-hub coordination role rather than a broad research grant. Foreign organizations, the foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible or allowed; see the NOFO for full eligibility details. No award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $300K

This NIH UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement funds community-based participatory research that tests population-level interventions to improve oral health by addressing social and chronic-disease risk factors through cross-sector community partnerships. The award ceiling is up to about $300,000. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components are not allowed.

National Institutes of Health · $2M–$8M

An NIH construction grant (C06, clinical trial not allowed) funding the development or modernization of shared-use biomedical research facilities and HIV/AIDS research facilities. Eligibility details are in the NOFO; foreign organizations, foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible. Awards range from about $2 million to $8 million. This is a facilities-construction mechanism for research institutions, and exact eligibility should be confirmed in the NOFO.

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This NIH parent opportunity supports research projects built around international collaborations between a U.S. (domestic prime) organization and foreign partners, and at least one international subproject is required. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply as the prime; non-U.S. entities cannot apply directly, though funded foreign components are allowed. It is aimed at research institutions and universities pursuing health-related projects that need talent, populations, or resources found in other countries. Applicants should expect to manage a linked prime-and-foreign-subaward structure.

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This NIH opportunity provides administrative supplements only to organizations that already hold an active, eligible NIH grant or cooperative agreement, to cover unforeseen increased costs within the scope of the existing project. New applicants without a current NIH award cannot use it. Funding is not guaranteed, and applicants must discuss requests with the awarding Institute's staff before submitting; foreign organizations may apply only consistent with the existing parent award.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH program provides researchers access to limited identifiable data or biospecimens from the ECHO Cohort to study maternal and child health topics, rather than funding new data collection. Eligible applicants include federal agencies, faith- and community-based organizations, and tribal governments, but foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible. No award amount is specified, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH fellowship supports predoctoral students pursuing a combined MD/PhD or similar dual-doctoral degree at institutions that lack an NIH-funded dual-degree training program, aiming to prepare them for physician-scientist careers. It applies to individual students, not organizations, and excludes foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components; applicants cannot lead an independent clinical trial. No funding amount is given, and the deadline is not imminent.

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This NIH fellowship supports experienced individual scientists who want to redirect their research careers or gain new independent research skills in fields relevant to NIH's mission. It is an individual fellowship (awarded via a sponsoring institution), not a project grant for organizations, and eligibility text names foreign organizations as an other-eligible applicant category, which is unusual for NIH. No specific award amount is listed, and the deadline is set years out (2028), so there is no urgency to apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH fellowship funds individual postdoctoral researchers who show strong potential to become independent investigators in health-related research fields, supporting mentored research training. It is an individual award (not for organizations), and foreign organizations are listed as an other-eligible applicant category. No specific funding amount is given, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH fellowship supports predoctoral students in combined MD/PhD or similar dual-doctoral degree programs at institutions that already have an NIH-funded dual-degree training program, preparing them for physician-scientist careers. It is limited to individual student applicants; foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible, and applicants may not lead an independent clinical trial. No award amount is listed, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH fellowship funds individual predoctoral students conducting dissertation research in health-related fields under a faculty sponsor, with the goal of developing them into independent researchers. It is limited to individual applicants (not organizations); foreign organizations are named as an other-eligible category, and applicants may not lead an independent clinical trial. No specific award amount is listed, and the deadline is several years out.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 funds larger-scale research testing and disseminating interventions to improve health in Native American populations, following the same research focus as its companion R34 announcement. Eligible applicants include universities, tribal colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community organizations, with foreign entities restricted. No award amount is specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R34 funds early-stage research and pilot studies testing interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American communities, including etiologic research and culturally-informed treatment studies. Eligible applicants include universities, tribal colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community organizations, with some restrictions on foreign entities. No award amount is specified; a clinical trial component is optional.

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This NIH R01 grant funds research applications studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP); those without one won't be reviewed. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions, and the deadline is November 18, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

This NIH grant (up to $50,000) funds small research projects studying the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, including single-investigator studies, preliminary data collection, and secondary data analysis. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions. The deadline is November 16, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 grant funds exploratory and developmental research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, particularly studies examining new or emerging genomic technologies. It's open to eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. The deadline is November 18, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

The NIH parent Small Research Grant (R03, clinical trial not allowed) supports small, short-term projects such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and methodology development. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $50,000. The small budget suits research institutions pursuing limited-scope projects to generate preliminary data.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

The NIH parent Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21, clinical trial not allowed) supports early-stage, higher-risk research projects that may lead to breakthroughs or novel methods. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. This is an exploratory research mechanism aimed at research institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 funds research on risk and protective factors in family health, well-being, and resilience, aimed at reducing health disparities through family-level interventions. Eligible applicants include universities, minority- and tribal-serving institutions, and community organizations, with restrictions on foreign entities. No award amount is specified.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

An NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA/R15) for undergraduate-focused institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, supporting small-scale biomedical research with undergraduate involvement. Eligibility is narrow: institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than about $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible. The award is capped at about $375,000. This is restricted to qualifying lower-NIH-funded undergraduate institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH training grant funds domestic institutions of higher education (including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges) to build predoctoral and postdoctoral biomedical research training programs, not individual researchers directly. Eligibility is fairly broad among institution types, but non-domestic entities and their foreign components are excluded, and the program does not support short-term-only training plans. No dollar amount is listed, and the deadline is not near-term.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 funds exploratory research on dissemination and implementation strategies for evidence-based health interventions, including studies on de-implementing low-value practices. Eligible applicants include universities and similar research institutions across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

An NIH UC2 program helping resource-limited organizations build biomedical research capacity and sponsored-programs administration. Eligible applicants include minority-serving and Tribal colleges and other domestic organizations with limited research resources; foreign organizations are not eligible. Awards reach up to about $500,000. This targets emerging or under-resourced research institutions rather than general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R03 provides smaller, shorter-term funding for research on dissemination and implementation strategies — helping evidence-based health practices get adopted and sustained, or ineffective ones phased out. Eligible applicants include universities and similar research institutions across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified, though R03 awards are typically modest.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 funds research identifying and testing strategies to help evidence-based health interventions get adopted, scaled, and sustained — or, conversely, to phase out ineffective practices. Eligible applicants include universities, minority- and tribal-serving institutions, and similar research organizations across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (R13) program supports conferences and scientific meetings relevant to public health and the missions of participating NIH institutes. Eligible applicants are U.S. research and education organizations including universities, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. Note that R13 conference support typically requires advance permission from the funding institute before applying. It is aimed at organizations hosting scientific conferences, not individuals. Award amounts are not specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R50 award provides salary support for established Research Software Engineers who build and disseminate biomedical software, tools, and algorithms. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions; foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply. It is tied to an existing research environment and specialized staff, so it suits research institutions rather than general nonprofits or individuals applying on their own. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mechanism is narrowly limited to organizations that already hold specific NIH grants and need to transfer an award due to a change in organizational status (successor-in-interest). It is an administrative prior-approval request, not a new funding opportunity, and approval of the transfer is not guaranteed. Only current NIH grantee organizations should use it; it does not apply to individuals, new applicants, or general nonprofits. No award amount applies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mechanism is narrowly limited to organizations that already hold specific types of NIH grants and need to transfer an existing award to a new recipient institution (a change of recipient organization). It is an administrative prior-approval request, not a new funding opportunity, and there is no guarantee a transfer will be approved. Only current NIH grantee organizations should apply; it does not apply to individuals, new applicants, or general nonprofits. No award amount applies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH midcareer award (K24) provides protected time for mid-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical researchers; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual health-professional investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH midcareer award (K24) provides protected time for mid-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical researchers, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual health-professional investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) provides salary support and protected time for newly independent investigators to intensify their research focus; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored research scientist award (K01) provides three to five years of protected, supervised career development leading to research independence; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Pathway to Independence award (K99/R00) supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual early-career investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) provides salary support and protected time for newly independent investigators to intensify their research focus, and this version requires leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored research scientist award (K01) provides three to five years of protected, supervised career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research leading to independence, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

The NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions, covering a mentored phase followed by several years of independent research funding. Applications are submitted through eligible research institutions — universities, minority-serving colleges, and similar organizations — on behalf of the individual awardee. No award amount is specified, and a clinical trial component is required for this version.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

The NIH K25 award supports quantitative scientists and engineers (e.g., in math, statistics, computer science, or physics) who want to redirect their research toward NIH-relevant health questions, providing protected time for mentored study. It's submitted through eligible research institutions on behalf of an individual investigator, and excludes those leading an independent clinical trial. No award amount is specified.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K25) supports quantitative or engineering scientists redirecting their work toward health research, providing protected research time under a mentor; this version requires the applicant to lead an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship. This version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH limited-competition program (U42) provides continuing support for specific pathogen-free macaque breeding colonies that supply animals for HIV/AIDS research, building on prior awards. Because it is a limited competition continuing previously funded colonies, eligibility is narrow; foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and applicants should see the NOFO for details. No award amount is stated. This is effectively restricted to organizations operating the relevant macaque colonies, not open to general applicants.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

NIH mechanism allowing existing award recipients to apply for revision (supplemental) funding to expand a current NIH grant or cooperative agreement, only in response to a specific Notice of Special Interest. Restricted to organizations that already hold an active NIH single-project award. No award amount is specified. Because applicants must already be NIH grantees and respond to a matching NOSI, eligibility is narrow and not open to new applicants.