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NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PA-25-305

View the official notice on Grants.gov
448 days left (deadline Jan 7, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPA-25-305
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.233, 93.113, 93.279, 93.859, 93.839, 93.846, 93.213, 93.273, 93.286, 93.307, 93.847, 93.867, 93.838, 93.853, 93.855, 93.866, 93.173, 93.840, 93.837, 93.879, 93.865, 93.242, 93.361, 93.143, 93.172
PostedDec 18, 2024
DeadlineJan 7, 2028
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The NIH Research Project Grant supports a discrete, specified, circumscribed project in areas representing the specific interests and competencies of the investigator(s). This Parent Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement requires that at lease 1 clinical trial be proposed. The proposed project must be related to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) based on their scientific missions.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Small businesses
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 93.233, 93.113, 93.279, 93.859, 93.839, 93.846, 93.213, 93.273, 93.286, 93.307, 93.847, 93.867, 93.838, 93.853, 93.855, 93.866, 93.173, 93.840, 93.837, 93.879, 93.865, 93.242, 93.361, 93.143, 93.172 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Mar 26, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 93.855 1 $1,062,954,652 $1,062,954,652

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