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Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-27-003

View the official notice on Grants.gov
1076 days left (deadline Sep 26, 2029)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-27-003
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.173, 93.866, 93.879, 93.473, 93.867, 93.279, 93.853, 93.846, 93.121, 93.855, 93.273, 93.172, 93.859
PostedOct 14, 2026
DeadlineSep 26, 2029
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports interdisciplinary research teams of three to six Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) to address ambitious and challenging research questions. Collaborative program teams are expected to be integrated, working together to tackle a single focused scientific goal that requires considerable synergy and meaningful team interaction. Program goals should not be achievable through individual efforts or a collection of projects. Teams are encouraged to consider far-reaching objectives that will produce major advances in their fields.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Small businesses
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Special district governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibilityForeign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 93.173, 93.866, 93.879, 93.473, 93.867, 93.279, 93.853, 93.846, 93.121, 93.855, 93.273, 93.172, 93.859 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Mar 26, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 93.855 1 $1,062,954,652 $1,062,954,652

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