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Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number RFA-AI-27-002

View the official notice on Grants.gov
25 days left (deadline Nov 10, 2026)

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 numberRFA-AI-27-002
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.855
PostedSep 1, 2026
DeadlineNov 10, 2026
Estimated total program funding$10,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for an Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN). The IDCTN, comprised of the Clinical Trial Evaluation Units (CTEUs) and a Network Coordination Center (NCC), supports the evaluation of interventions for emerging and chronic infections. The CTEUs design and implement clinical trials and studies, while the NCC provides the administrative and operational framework for a collaborative, integrated network and engages with experts in the field to solicit and generate clinical trial concepts. The NCC and CTEUs will collaboratively create opportunities to advance investigators early in their careers and those new to the field.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

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

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 allowed. NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

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 93.855 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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