# NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-rm-28-003-nih-director-s-transformative-research-award-r01-clinical/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363802

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 6 awards. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 15, 2027, with applications due around September 3, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-RM-28-003 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected September 3, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.310 |

## Who can apply

- 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).

## What the grant funds

The NIH Director's Transformative Research Award supports individual scientists and research teams pursuing bold, groundbreaking, and unconventional research with the potential to transform science, create new scientific paradigms, establish new clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. The Transformative Research Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 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 NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Expected deadline September 3, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.