PAR-26-117: Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)
Forecast
This forecast is out of date. Its expected dates have passed and the agency has not posted the opportunity on Grants.gov. It may be delayed or cancelled; check the program's other opportunities below.
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around April 16, 2026, with applications due around August 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeD43
- Clinical trialsOptional
- D43, International Research Training Grant. Research training programs for scientists from low- and middle-income countries. Other open D43 notices.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-26-117 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Forecast posted | February 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | April 16, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | August 6, 2026 |
| Expected award date | March 15, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible ApplicantsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This initiative supports rigorous advanced research training programs for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists on infectious diseases that pose a potential threat to the U.S. and present special opportunities for research that are not readily available in the U.S., such as unique resources, exposed or infected populations, or environmental conditions that impact transmission. Applications must be relevant to the mission of at least one of the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices. Each program will provide long-term research training, along with complementary short-term training activities, and will include intensive mentorship and relevant training in data-driven science, professional skills, responsible conduct of research, and biosafety. Trainee research projects will leverage NIH-funded studies and thus will enhance NIH international investments. Research training programs will strengthen collaborations between U.S. and LMIC researchers to better understand the transmission and pathology of pathogens and to develop diagnostic, preventive or treatment interventions, especially those suited to low resource settings globally.
Who has won International Research and Research Training grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Research and Research Training (93.989) awarded $329 million across 802 grant awards, an average of $409,951 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 19 | $13.2 million |
| Makerere University College of Health Sciences | 28 | $10.2 million | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 20 | $9.5 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 22 | $9.3 million |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Maryland | 14 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. 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 Geetha Bansal, FIC-ID@nih.gov, 301-496-1492.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-26-117 still open?
Not yet. It is a forecast: expected deadline August 6, 2026.
Who can apply for Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Expected deadline August 6, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
Who has won International Research and Research Training grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Yale Univ, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 802 awards worth $329 million in that time.
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