OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-26-115

Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 26, 2028(591 days left)Up to $2,100,000

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This is an NIH institutional training grant to recruit, train, and retain researchers in non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, with awards up to $2.1 million and about 8 awards expected. It fits universities, medical schools, and research organizations that can build a coordinated training program and join the nationwide KUHR-TN network. Small businesses, retailers, and other for-profits are technically eligible on paper, but nothing in the notice funds commercial product开发 —

Best for
Universities and medical schools building kidney, urology, or hematology research-training programs, Nonprofits and research institutes running biomedical workforce training, Health systems and research organizations coordinating multi-department or multi-institution training networks
Not for
Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no research-training mission, Organizations planning any foreign subaward or subcontract, Solo researchers or small teams seeking individual research funding rather than institutional training programs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, workforce)
83
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
77
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
73
Good 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
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IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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
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
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
Up to $2,100,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 26, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest single award is $2,100,000, and the total program funding is $4,000,000 across roughly 8 expected awards. The notice does not publish a minimum award amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and public or private institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and foreign subawards are not allowed.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but you would need to confirm your business structure qualifies under the full NOFO eligibility rules.
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 applicant types.

Summary

NIH/NIDDK institutional network awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain researchers in non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. Eligible per listed codes: small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, higher education institutions, and others; foreign entities and foreign subawards are not allowed.

About this grant

Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.

Who can apply

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.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. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.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
  • Workforce
  • Education

Program contact

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

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