Opportunities for Collaborative Research with the NIH Intramural Research Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Forecast
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants of up to $500,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 25 awards. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 1, 2026, with applications due around February 5, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 16, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards25
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | December 1, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | February 5, 2027 |
| Expected award date | December 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- 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 ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The goal of this program is to support collaborative translational research projects aligned with NIH efforts to enhance the translation of basic biological discoveries into clinical applications that improve health. It encourages high quality science demonstrating the potential to result in understanding an important disease process or lead to new therapeutic interventions, diagnostics, or prevention strategies within the research interests and priorities of the participating NIH Institutes/Centers (ICs). Specifically, the program seeks to broaden and strengthen translational research collaborations between basic and clinical researchers both within and outside NIH to accelerate and enhance translational science by promoting partnerships between NIH intramural investigators (e.g., those conducting research within the labs and clinics of the NIH) and extramural investigators (e.g., those conducting research in labs outside the NIH), and by providing support for extramural investigators to take advantage of the unique research opportunities available at the NIH by conducting clinical research projects in collaboration with NIH intramural investigators.
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 U01 Program, NIHIRPPartnerships@mail.nih.gov, 301-496-4121.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Opportunities for Collaborative Research with the NIH Intramural Research Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepts 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 Opportunities for Collaborative Research with the NIH Intramural Research Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Expected deadline February 5, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each.
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