§ Federal grant opportunity · PAR-25-156

    Limited Competition: High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs in Clinical and Translational Science (RC2 Clinical Trials Optional)

    National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for Limited Competition: High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs in Clinical and Translational Science (RC2 Clinical Trials Optional). The deadline is September 28, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Institutes of Health
    Application deadline
    September 28, 2026
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    Other Eligible Applicants include the following: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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Health
    Opportunity number
    PAR-25-156

    Program overview

    The purpose of the High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs (SIPs) is to support the development and demonstration of unique hub capabilities, research platforms and/or resources to address in a timely manner critical gap areas and/or roadblocks in clinical and translational science at awarded UM1 Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program Hubs (PAR-24-272). Successful programs supported through this funding opportunity are expected to lay a strong foundation for future adoption and/or dissemination of capabilities to additional CTSA Program Hubs.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 28, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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