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Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

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

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH program to build a clinical trials network for infectious disease research, and it is really for organizations that can design and run clinical trials: universities, hospitals, research nonprofits, and experienced health businesses. A small business can apply on paper, but without clinical trial capability or research partners the odds are poor. Retailers, finance firms, housing organizations, and anyone planning to use foreign subawards should not bother.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech organizations that run clinical trials, Universities and medical research institutions, Nonprofits with clinical research capacity, Government or tribal health agencies able to host a trial network unit
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no clinical research operations, Organizations planning to use foreign subawards or subcontracts, Small businesses without clinical trial experience or research partners
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
77
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
54
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, Clinical trials, Operating support, Coordination
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?
The application deadline is November 10, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The total program funding is $10,000,000, but the facts do not state how much any single applicant can receive or how many awards will be made. That is not published here.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city, and special district governments, federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, and independent school districts. Foreign organizations are not eligible, and applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will not be considered.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies is not published here; check Section III of the NOFO.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH funding to establish an Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network comprising Clinical Trial Evaluation Units and a Network Coordination Center to design and conduct clinical trials for emerging and chronic infections. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, higher education institutions, state/local/tribal governments, and others per the NOFO; foreign ent

About this grant

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for an Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN). The IDCTN, comprised of the Clinical Trial Evaluation Units (CTEUs) and a Network Coordination Center (NCC), supports the evaluation of interventions for emerging and chronic infections. The CTEUs design and implement clinical trials and studies, while the NCC provides the administrative and operational framework for a collaborative, integrated network and engages with experts in the field to solicit and generate clinical trial concepts. The NCC and CTEUs will collaboratively create opportunities to advance investigators early in their careers and those new to the field.

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
  • Clinical trials
  • Infectious disease
  • Research

Program contact

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

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