OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-141

NIAMS Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Mar 4, 2027(142 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH cooperative agreement for implementing clinical trials in arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases, and a clinical trial is required. It fits healthcare and biotech organizations that already run or are ready to run such trials; retail, finance, housing, software, and education businesses have no stated fit and should not bother applying. Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.

Best for
Universities and academic medical centers running clinical trials in arthritis, musculoskeletal, or skin diseases, Hospitals and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with clinical research operations, Small businesses and for-profit companies conducting clinical trials in these disease areas, State, local, and tribal governments or tribal organizations with clinical research programs
Not for
Businesses outside clinical research, such as retail, software, or services firms, Organizations without the capacity to run a clinical trial, Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
79
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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
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?
March 4, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities (public, state-controlled, and private), governments at every level, federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status can apply. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are also eligible. Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not spell out how sole proprietors or single-member LLCs are treated, so check the full announcement (PAR-25-141) before assuming you qualify.
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.

Summary

NIAMS cooperative agreement (UG3/UH3) requiring a clinical trial, funding implementation of clinical trials in arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Open to universities, hospitals/other nonprofits, governments, tribes, and for-profit organizations including small businesses; foreign entities may not apply.

About this grant

This NIAMS Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required) PAR, a re-issue of PAR-24-208, was re-issued as a result of the Simplifying Review of Research Project Grant Applications [link: https://grants.nih.gov/policy-and-compliance/policy-topics/peer-review/simplifying-review]. The Simplified Review changes in Section V. Application Review Information of the funding opportunity are the only changes that have been made. All other aspects of this funding opportunity remain the same.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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