Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports projects relevant to the NIGMS mission that focus solely on the development of technologies with potential to enable acquisition of biomedical knowledge. Projects should be justified in terms of technical innovation and utility of such technical innovation for impacting future biomedical research. Outcomes or products of the proposed project should significantly advance the current state of the art and be sufficiently characterized for application in addressing a broad range of biomedical research questions.

Program Details

National Institutes of Health is a federal agency that offers the Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) grant program to support rd grants and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institutes of Health through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for rd grants and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, tribal governments and Native American organizations, nonprofit organizations, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institutes of Health or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

The application deadline is January 7, 2028 (528 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports rd grants and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541714, 621111, 621112, 622, 541715. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by NIH
• Programs related to research and development

Award details

Applications close on January 7, 2028 (528 days remaining).

Categories

Rd Grants · Research Innovation