This grant supports collaborative research projects that aim to turn basic biological discoveries into clinical applications to improve health. It encourages partnerships between researchers inside and outside the NIH to advance understanding of diseases and develop new treatments or prevention strategies.
Who it's for: This grant is for researchers and organizations interested in collaborative translational research, particularly those who can partner with NIH researchers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of collaboration with NIH intramural investigators
- Projects not aligned with NIH research priorities
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Requesting more than $500,000
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Partnership agreement with NIH intramural investigators
- Budget plan
- Organizational documents
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support
- NIH biosketches for key personnel
- Project timeline
- Data management plan
- Human subjects protection plan (if applicable)
Cautions
- Must collaborate with NIH intramural investigators
- Projects must align with NIH research priorities
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
- Potentially competitive due to broad eligibility
- Ensure clear demonstration of translational potential
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, independent school districts, city or township governments, for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and small businesses. Essentially, a wide range of entities involved in research and capable of partnering with NIH researchers are eligible.
Overview
This grant is for researchers and organizations interested in collaborative translational research, particularly those who can partner with NIH researchers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of collaboration with NIH intramural investigators
- Projects not aligned with NIH research priorities
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Requesting more than $500,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support collaborative research projects that involve both basic and clinical research, aiming to translate biological discoveries into practical health applications. This includes research activities, personnel costs, and necessary resources for conducting the research.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Dec 8, 2025
- Deadline
- Mar 6, 2027(266 days)
- Archive Date
- Apr 10, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify organizational eligibility
- Establish collaboration with NIH intramural investigators
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget and justification
- Gather necessary organizational documents
- Secure letters of support from collaborators
- Complete NIH biosketches for all key personnel
- Draft a project timeline
- Prepare a data management plan
- Ensure human subjects protection plan is in place, if applicable