GrantPostedDiscretionary

NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health
PA-26-002
Application Deadline
May 7, 2029
1156 days left
Days Remaining
1156
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for the NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional), aimed at fostering strong international research collaborations. This initiative requires applications to include at least one international subproject that leverages unique resources or expertise from foreign partners, while domestic prime organizations will manage the overall project. This funding opportunity is crucial for advancing health sciences by enabling innovative research that utilizes international talent and resources not readily available in the United States. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 7, 2029, and can direct inquiries to the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration at operasystemspolicy@mail.nih.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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.One or more International Project is required.This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support funded international collaborations between a domestic prime organization and foreign organizations. This NOFO should not be used for projects in which the only international elements are foreign consultants, purchasing unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors, foreign collaborations that do not involve NIH funding or any other foreign component that would not result in a foreign subaward.

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AI Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (NIH) has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (PA-26-002) for the NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative aims to foster strong international research collaborations by supporting domestic prime organizations linked with independent foreign awards (RF2 Linked International Research Projects). The funding opportunity, effective April 25, 2026, requires applications to include at least one international subproject that leverages unique international resources or expertise. Eligible applicants include various U.S. institutions, and while foreign organizations cannot directly apply, they are crucial partners in the International Project components. The application process involves multiple components—Overall, Research Project, and International Project (with optional Core and Institutional Career Development and Training components)—each with specific instructions for content and submission, emphasizing adherence to NIH guidelines for budgets, human subjects, and data management.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJan 20, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 7, 2029
expiryArchive DateJul 9, 2029

Funding Details

No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

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

CFDA Numbers

93.310

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