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Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 10, 2026(28 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH program funding a single coordinated Clinical Research Network on antimicrobial resistance, built around four centers covering scientific leadership, clinical operations, laboratory work, and statistics/data coordination. It fits organizations that already run or can anchor large-scale clinical research operations; a small business with no clinical research capacity should not bother. Foreign entities and any application involving foreign subawards are barred.

Best for
Research organizations with clinical trial infrastructure, Universities and academic medical centers, Nonprofits with AMR research programs, Large for-profit research firms
Not for
Foreign organizations or any project with foreign subawards, Businesses outside healthcare or clinical research, Organizations unable to run a multi-center clinical research network
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
78
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
53
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Operating support
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 10, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The notice lists total program funding of $18,000,000 with about 1 award expected, but it does not publish a per-award ceiling. With roughly one award, the full amount likely goes to a single network, but applicants should confirm award details in the NOFO.
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S. entities only: small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, tribes, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and higher education institutions. Foreign organizations are barred, and applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will be rejected.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The eligibility list does not name sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses are eligible, so a single-member LLC structured as a small business may qualify, but applicants should verify their status against Section III of the NOFO.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without it are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH funds one coordinated Clinical Research Network on antimicrobial resistance comprising four centers (scientific leadership, clinical operations, laboratory, statistics/data coordination). Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and higher-ed institutions; foreign entities and foreign subawards are barred.

About this grant

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support a Clinical Research Network (CRN) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The program aims to design, implement, and manage clinical research that addresses pivotal clinical questions related to AMR through a coordinated and integrated CRN. The CRN will comprise four centers: the Scientific Leadership Center (SLC), the Clinical Operations Center (COC), the Laboratory Center (LC), and the Statistics and Data Coordination Center (SDCC).

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthAMRClinicalResearchNetworkContact@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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