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NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number RFA-OD-24-011

View the official notice on Grants.gov
49 days left (deadline Dec 4, 2026)

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 numberRFA-OD-24-011
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.113, 93.837, 93.310, 93.879, 93.172, 93.233, 93.840, 93.865, 93.286, 93.847, 93.838, 93.307, 93.398, 93.867, 93.273, 93.396, 93.839, 93.213, 93.242, 93.866, 93.279, 93.853, 93.121, 93.846
PostedJul 17, 2024
DeadlineDec 4, 2026
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to provide salary support for exceptional Research Software Engineers (RSEs) that contribute their skills to the development and dissemination of biomedical, behavioral or health related software, tools, and algorithms as well as to the training of prospective users of these tools.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

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

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-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.

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.

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