PAR-25-028: Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) (PAR-27-011). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires November 2, 2028. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 21, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR61 / R33
- Clinical trialsRequired
- Funded byNHLBI
- Median yearly award$857,372
- Typical project length1 year
- R61, Exploratory/Developmental Phase I. The first phase of a phased award. Moving on to the R33 phase depends on meeting agreed milestones. Other open R61 notices.
- R33, Exploratory/Developmental Grant Phase II. The second phase of a phased award, usually following an R61 or R21 phase. Other open R33 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-25-028 were run by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI, 8 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-25-028 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-27-011 | March 18, 2026 | Due dates in the notice, expires November 2, 2028 | Open |
| PAR-22-189 | July 12, 2022 | Closed January 11, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 11, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 11, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 10, 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?
- Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (69% 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) supports applications to develop and implement investigator-initiated single site clinical trials including efficacy, comparative effectiveness, pragmatic and/or implementation research clinical trials. These trials may include ones that test different therapeutic, behavioral, and/or prevention strategies. Trials for which this NOFO applies must be relevant to the research mission of the NHLBI and meet the NIH definition of a clinical trial (see NOT-OD-15-015). For additional information about the mission, strategic vision, and research priorities of the NHLBI, applicants are encouraged to consult the NHLBI website. This NOFO will utilize a bi-phasic, milestone-driven mechanism of award. The objective of the application is to present the scientific rationale for the clinical trial and a comprehensive scientific and operational plan that describes it. The application should address project management, subject recruitment and retention, performance milestones, scientific conduct of the trial, and dissemination of results. The multiple PD/PI model is strongly encouraged but not required. Applicants are encouraged to include a PD/PI with expertise in biostatistics, clinical trial design, and coordination.
Funded under PAR-25-028 so far
NIH funded 8 projects under PAR-25-028 in fiscal 2026, at 8 institutions. The median yearly award was $857,372.
Who has won Cardiovascular Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cardiovascular Diseases Research (93.837) awarded $15 billion across 11,798 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 313 | $380 million |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Massachusetts | 274 | $374 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 277 | $355 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 207 | $335 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 295 | $320 million |
Who has won Lung Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Lung Diseases Research (93.838) awarded $8.7 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 1 | $5.4 million |
| New England Research Institutes Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $2.7 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 1 | $355,699 |
| University of Washington | Washington | 1 | $350,272 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 1 | $319,659 |
Who has won Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders (93.840) awarded $3.3 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $364,164 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Indiana Department of Health | Indiana | 1 | $558,986 |
| Minnesota Department of Health | Minnesota | 1 | $442,754 |
| Michigan Public Health Institute | Michigan | 1 | $311,837 |
| City of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1 | $251,231 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-27-011, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-25-028 still open?
No. It closed on January 11, 2026. A newer notice is open: PAR-27-011, due dates in the notice, expires November 2, 2028.
Who can apply for Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)?
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 Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)?
Closed January 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-25-028?
NIH RePORTER lists 8 projects funded under PAR-25-028 in fiscal 2026, at 8 institutions. The most were at New York University School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Columbia University Health Sciences.
Who has won Cardiovascular Diseases Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc, Regents of the University of Michigan. The program made 11,798 awards worth $15 billion in that time.
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