Limited Competition: Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program: Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health is offering grants of up to $650,000 to colleges and universities. It expects to make $650,000 in total. Applications close on October 19, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 11, 2024. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total funding$650,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 11, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 19, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 24, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: See NOFO for further eligibility criteria. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The CTSA Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award (CCIA) aims to accelerate the pace of translational research by supporting the collaborative development, dissemination, and sustainable implementation of innovative solutions across the CTSA Program Consortium and beyond. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites investigator-initiated applications to develop, demonstrate, and disseminate innovative new approaches, technologies, resources, or models that increase the impact of research across diseases, transform the field of translational science, and bring more treatments for all people more quickly.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to National Institutes of Health, grantsinfo@nih.gov, 301-402-2541.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Limited Competition: Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program: Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Limited Competition: Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program: Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closes October 19, 2027 (353 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $650,000 each. About $650,000 in total.
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