Using Archived Data and Specimen Collections to Advance Maternal and Pediatric HIV/AIDS Research (R21 CT Not Allowed)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for secondary data analysis using archived HIV/AIDS datasets and specimen collections, focused on maternal, pediatric, and adolescent populations. It is for organizations that already have or can access archived data and the scientific capacity to analyze it — universities, research nonprofits, and some small businesses. If you are a typical small business with no research or data-analysis capability, this is not worth your time.

Best for

Research teams with access to archived HIV/AIDS datasets or specimen collections, Universities and academic medical centers studying maternal, pediatric, or adolescent HIV, Nonprofits and small businesses doing secondary data analysis in HIV research, State, local, and tribal government entities with relevant research capacity

Not for

Businesses with no research or data-analysis capability, Organizations seeking funding for new data collection rather than secondary analysis of existing data, Retail, finance, housing, or other industries with no connection to HIV/AIDS research

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, Data analysis

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 $200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 20, 2028. The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2026.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The largest award is $200,000, and the total program funding is $1,000,000. About 3 awards are expected.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city, and township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations. Foreign organizations are also eligible, though foreign components as defined by NIH are not allowed.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. For-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses are listed as eligible, but you should check Section III of the NOFO for details on your specific business structure.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH R21 grants (up to $200K direct costs per year) to support secondary data analyses using archived HIV/AIDS data sets and specimen collections to advance research on maternal, pediatric, and adolescent HIV/AIDS epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and co-morbidities. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, and state, local, and tribal

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