Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 - Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Collaborative Program Grant (RM1) to support multidisciplinary research teams focused on addressing complex biomedical questions aligned with the mission of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Each team, consisting of three to six Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs), must demonstrate a cohesive approach to achieve significant scientific advancements that cannot be accomplished through individual efforts. This funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of diversity in research, requiring applicants to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity in team composition and project goals. Funding is available for up to five years, with requests of up to $1.5 million in direct costs per year, and the NIH anticipates awarding 4 to 6 grants per fiscal year based on application quality and available funding. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH website and should direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov. The application deadline is January 27, 2026.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Collaborative Program Grant (RM1) to support multidisciplinary research teams aimed at addressing complex biomedical questions within the mission of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Each team, consisting of three to six Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs), must demonstrate a cohesive approach to achieve significant scientific advancements that individual projects could not. This funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of diversity in research, requiring applicants to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity in team composition and project goals. Successful applications should propose innovative research programs, with funding available for up to five years, allowing for requests of up to $1.5 million in direct costs per year. The NIH anticipates providing 4 to 6 awards per fiscal year, contingent on the quality of applications and available funding. Interested institutions must adhere to rigorous application guidelines and maintain various registrations, ensuring compliance with all eligibility requirements. This initiative reflects NIH's commitment to fostering collaborative efforts in advancing biomedical research, particularly through diverse and integrated scientific approaches.
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