This grant is for creating a Validation Center to evaluate AI-based clinical decision support tools that integrate imaging with other health data. The goal is to ensure these tools are reliable and can be used in personalized medicine. The center will focus on testing and validating these tools to make sure they work well in real-world settings.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and entities that can establish a center dedicated to validating AI-based health tools. This includes state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing clinical trials
- Lack of expertise in AI and health data integration
- Inability to establish a dedicated validation center
- Non-compliance with NIH guidelines
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Data management plan
- Letters of support
- CVs of key personnel
- Past performance documentation
- Compliance with NIH policies
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed
- Must focus on validation, not development
- Ensure interoperability and uncertainty quantification
- Strict adherence to NIH guidelines required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, independent school districts, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, individuals, special district governments, for-profit organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, unrestricted entities, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and county governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and entities that can establish a center dedicated to validating AI-based health tools. This includes state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing clinical trials
- Lack of expertise in AI and health data integration
- Inability to establish a dedicated validation center
- Non-compliance with NIH guidelines
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate a Validation Center for AI-based health tools, focusing on testing, validation, and integration into clinical workflows.
Total Program Funding
$2,700,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 2, 2026(93 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Prepare a detailed project narrative
- Develop a comprehensive budget
- Gather letters of support
- Submit proof of eligibility
- Ensure compliance with NIH policies
- Complete all required forms
- Submit application by deadline