RFA-HD-23-002: NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN): Clinical Centers (UG1 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $220,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on August 11, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 5, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$220,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeUG1
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNICHD
- Median yearly award$339,440
- Typical project length24 years
Projects funded under RFA-HD-23-002 were run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD, 18 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 RFA-HD-23-002 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 11, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 16, 2022 |
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $339,440; it allows up to $220,000 per award.
- 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
The purpose of the Neonatal Research Network (NRN) is to improve healthcare and outcomes for newborns. This includes finding ways to improve the chances for survival without neurodevelopmental impairment for infants born premature, low-birth weight, or with other serious conditions. NICHD expects the NRN to be its primary and first-line infrastructure involved in implementing multi-site neonatal clinical trials.
Funded under RFA-HD-23-002 so far
NIH funded 18 projects under RFA-HD-23-002 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 18 institutions. The median yearly award was $339,440.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHD Neonatal Research Network - Stanford University | Stanford University | 2026 | $314,865 |
| NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network | University of Iowa | 2026 | $325,248 |
| NICHD Neonatal Research Network Clinical Center UAB | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2026 | $326,700 |
| Clinical Center for NICHD/Neonatal Research Network | University of Pennsylvania | 2026 | $382,531 |
| Neonatal Research Network: the Lurie Children's - Northwestern University Study Center | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 2026 | $321,879 |
| NICHD Neonatal Research Network Clinical Center - Case Western Reserve University | Case Western Reserve University | 2026 | $354,200 |
| NICHD Neonatal Research Network -- Cincinnati Clinical Center | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr | 2026 | $333,995 |
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal ResearchNetwork | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr | 2026 | $320,797 |
Who has won Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865) awarded $6.0 billion across 6,026 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 167 | $178 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 133 | $146 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 114 | $131 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Texas | 116 | $124 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 104 | $116 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-HD-23-002 still open?
No. It closed on August 11, 2022.
Who can apply for NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN): Clinical Centers (UG1 Clinical Trial Optional)?
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 NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN): Clinical Centers (UG1 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed August 11, 2022. 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 $220,000 each.
Who has been funded under RFA-HD-23-002?
NIH RePORTER lists 18 projects funded under RFA-HD-23-002 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 18 institutions. The most were at Stanford University, University of Iowa, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Who has won Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Regents of the University of Michigan, The Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington. The program made 6,026 awards worth $6.0 billion in that time.
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