Support for collaborative teams developing research and workforce capacity in basic science, clinical research, health services research or public health. Centres may be a physical institution or a network across institutions, with emphasis on translating findings into policy and practice. New applicants must submit minimum data by 5:00 pm ACT local time on 2026-10-14; this earlier mandatory milestone is the listing deadline. Complete applications close at 5:00 pm ACT local time on 2026-11-04. Apply through the eligible administering organisation using Sapphire. Full guidelines require GrantCo
Grant · Medicine
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
Closed
NIH PA-25-304 supports exploratory biomedical, behavioral and clinical research at an early conceptual stage, including risky approaches, new methods and models. Clinical trials are not permitted. Projects must fit a participating NIH institute or center. The next new-application deadline is October 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. in the applicant organization’s local time; the next resubmission deadline is November 16. Direct costs are limited to USD 275,000 over two years and USD 200,000 in any one year. Apply through ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace or an institutional system; organizational registrations a