The George M. O'Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program is a funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health. It aims to support research centers that focus on urology, encouraging collaboration and serving as a resource for the urology research community. The program offers funding up to $750,000 for eligible projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations and individuals involved in urology research. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, individuals, independent school districts, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of focus on urology research
- Inability to demonstrate collaboration within or outside the center
- Applications from ineligible entities
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Collaboration agreements
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support
- Previous research outcomes
- Registration with NIH systems
- Compliance with NIH guidelines
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the urology focus
- Strict adherence to NIH guidelines is required
- Collaboration is a key component of the application
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: For-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, individuals, independent school districts, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, and city or township governments. The opportunity is also open to any entity type not explicitly restricted.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations and individuals involved in urology research. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, individuals, independent school districts, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of focus on urology research
- Inability to demonstrate collaboration within or outside the center
- Applications from ineligible entities
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support multidisciplinary research in urology, including personnel costs, equipment, supplies, and other research-related expenses. The goal is to foster impactful research and collaboration.
Total Program Funding
$5,200,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Deadline
- Feb 1, 2027(89 days)
- Archive Date
- Apr 1, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather collaboration agreements
- Collect letters of support
- Register with NIH systems
- Submit application by the deadline