GrantPostedDiscretionary

Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
RFA-RM-26-024
Application Deadline
Days Remaining
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$100,000
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)." This initiative aims to support small pilot projects that extend the goals of the Human Virome Program (HVP) by validating and improving existing tools, expanding cohorts for virome characterization, and developing new methods to study the human virome's interactions with host factors. The program is crucial for advancing our understanding of the human virome's role in health and disease, with an estimated total funding of $2 million available for approximately 13 awards, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 each. Interested applicants can reach out to the Human Virome Program via email at HumanVirome@od.nih.gov, with proposals due by November 10, 2026, and project start dates anticipated for August 1, 2027.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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;

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 10, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$100,000
Award Floor
$50,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
13
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

Name
Human Virome Program

CFDA Numbers

93.310

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