RFA-TW-25-002: LAUNCHing Leaders for Future U.S. Investments in Global Health Research (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This forecast is out of date.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 colleges and universities. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 2, 2026, with applications due around May 25, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2025. 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 RFA-TW-25-002 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | March 2, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | May 25, 2026 |
| Expected award date | February 15, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible ApplicantsForeign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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
The LAUNCH program supports the training of future global health researchers by providing early career researchers in the U.S. an opportunity for immersion in the wide-ranging health conditions and challenges experienced in international low-resource settings and to partner with local health researchers. Consortia consisting of four U.S. research institutions and at least six collaborating research intensive institutions and/or sites in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will develop one-year mentored research training programs for pre- and post-doctoral trainees that focus thematically on areas of biomedical or behavioral science relevant to the research priorities of the participating NIH institutes, centers and offices. These programs will provide research mentorship, rigorous technical and professional skills training, research partnerships with matched LMIC peers, career guidance, networking opportunities, and a collaborative research training environment to support the trainees’ potential to develop into independent researchers. By leveraging the unique scientific contexts of LMICs and existing NIH research grants led by program mentors, LAUNCH enhances the potential of future research by trainees to address health needs in the U.S. and 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 UnJa Hayes, unja.hayes@nih.gov, 301-827-7024.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-TW-25-002 still open?
Not yet. It is a forecast: expected deadline May 25, 2026.
Who can apply for LAUNCHing Leaders for Future U.S. Investments in Global Health Research (D43 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 LAUNCHing Leaders for Future U.S. Investments in Global Health Research (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Expected deadline May 25, 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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