Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: March 4, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | November 4, 2025 | March 4, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | November 2, 2026 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision)
Funding Amounts: Up to $475,000 direct costs over 4 years; no more than $250,000 in any single year; maximum project period is 4 years.
Summary: Supports observational studies to inform the design of future clinical research in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, or skin diseases; clinical trials are not allowed.
Key Information: Only observational (non-interventional) studies are eligible; applications proposing clinical trials or basic/lab research will not be reviewed.