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NLM Institutional Grants for Research Training in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, and AI (T15 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Feb 11, 2027(118 days left)$500,000 – $775,000

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This is an NIH/NLM institutional training grant for universities and nonprofits to run predoctoral and postdoctoral programs in biomedical informatics, data science, and AI/ML, funding trainee stipends, tuition, and program costs. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply, so owners of those should not spend time on it. It fits institutions that already run or want to launch graduate-level computational health training.

Best for
Universities and colleges running PhD or postdoctoral programs in biomedical informatics, data science, or AI/ML, Nonprofits with existing computational health research training programs, Institutions renewing or expanding an existing NLM-supported training program
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Organizations without the capacity to run a doctoral or postdoctoral training program, Applicants outside biomedical informatics, data science, or AI/ML training
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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
Training, 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)
Award range
$500,000 – $775,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
September 25, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $500,000 to $775,000. NIH expects to make about 25 awards from a total program funding pool of $12,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and private or public institutions of higher education. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and tribal governments or organizations are eligible. A small business may not apply.
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 eligible.

Summary

NLM institutional T15 grants fund predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs in biomedical informatics, data science, and AI/ML. Eligible applicants include universities, governments, tribes, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations including small businesses; foreign entities are ineligible. Awards of $500,000–$775,000 support new or renewed training programs.

About this grant

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) invites applications for innovative predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs that prepare the next generation of researchers in biomedical informatics, data science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). NLM emphasizes cutting-edge, forward-looking training experiences that equip trainees to address complex health and biomedical challenges through advanced computational approaches. Applications may propose the creation of new training programs or the renewal of existing NLM-supported programs. These programs are designed to meet the growing demand for researchers with deep expertise in biomedical computing, data science, and AI/ML, with clear relevance to health and biomedical research. Recognizing the inherently interdisciplinary nature of these fields, NLM seeks programs that integrate methods and perspectives across disciplines to advance biomedical informatics, data science, and AI/ML.

Who can apply

Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Education

Program contact

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

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