Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) 2.0
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity titled "Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) 2.0," aimed at advancing research on joint pain and its underlying mechanisms. This initiative, part of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative, seeks to enhance the understanding of joint innervation and pain through multidisciplinary collaborations, focusing on various articular and peri-articular tissues. The program is particularly significant for addressing musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions associated with joint pain, with an expected eight awards to be made. Interested applicants can reach out to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases via email at NIAMS_PAIN@mail.nih.gov for further information. The estimated synopsis post date is October 1, 2026, with applications expected to close by December 1, 2026, and project start dates anticipated for September 1, 2027.
Eligible Applicants
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).