PAR-23-183: NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-28-027). Status: Expected deadline May 25, 2027. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on February 26, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$75,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeG13
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNLM
- Median yearly award$105,014
- Typical project length2 years
Projects funded under PAR-23-183 were run by National Library of Medicine (NLM, 5 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-23-183 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-28-027 | September 24, 2026 | Expected deadline May 25, 2027 | Forecast |
Key dates
| Posted | May 17, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 26, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 3, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $105,014; it allows up to $75,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits grant applications for the preparation of book-length manuscripts and other works of academic and/or public health importance to U.S. health professionals, public health officials, biomedical researchers and historians of the health sciences.
Funded under PAR-23-183 so far
NIH funded 5 projects under PAR-23-183 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The median yearly award was $105,014.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Powers of Heaven and Earth: The Concept of Dunamis from the Ancient Mediterranean to the Early Modern Atlantic World | San Diego State University | 2026 | $103,754 |
| Fair Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources in an Unfair World | University of Colorado | 2026 | $100,002 |
| The Promise of Innovation: Organ Chips and the Making of Novel Biomedical Models | Baylor College of Medicine | 2026 | $106,274 |
| Bringing Up Baby: Race, Infant Mortality, and the Creation of Prenatal Care, 1900-1930 | University of New Mexico | 2026 | $114,043 |
| Around the clock: Time in medieval Islamic clinical cultures | Johns Hopkins University | 2025 | $91,049 |
Who has won Medical Library Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Medical Library Assistance (93.879) awarded $353 million across 391 grant awards, an average of $902,940 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 20 | $22.3 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 12 | $13.6 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 17 | $13.6 million |
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 10 | $13.3 million |
| University of Utah | Utah | 4 | $13.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-28-027, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-23-183 still open?
No. It closed on February 26, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: PAR-28-027, expected deadline May 25, 2027.
Who can apply for NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed February 26, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $75,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-23-183?
NIH RePORTER lists 5 projects funded under PAR-23-183 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The most were at San Diego State University, University of Colorado, Baylor College of Medicine.
Who has won Medical Library Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Leland Stanford Junior University, University of Washington, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. The program made 391 awards worth $353 million in that time.
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