§ Federal grant opportunity · RFA-OD-24-011
NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed). The deadline is December 4, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Application deadline
- December 4, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Education, Environment, Food Security, Health, Human Services
- Opportunity number
- RFA-OD-24-011
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before December 4, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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