[National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/)

April 6, 2026 (Estimated)

Estimated total program funding: $2,000,000; ~4 awards expected

Supports research ancillary to ongoing clinical projects, leveraging existing cohorts, data, or biosamples to address questions within the NIAMS mission.

Forecasted opportunity; details and deadlines may be updated.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports ancillary studies that utilize resources from ongoing parent clinical studies—such as well-characterized patient cohorts, infrastructure, data, and biological samples—to address research questions aligned with the NIAMS mission. While the parent studies may fall outside the NIAMS mission, the proposed ancillary work must be directly relevant to NIAMS’s focus on arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. The notice is provided in advance to allow researchers time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. Investigators with relevant expertise, especially those interested in collaborative clinical research, are encouraged to consider preparing applications. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: April 6, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,000,000 - Approximately 4 awards expected - No cost sharing or matching requirement Award size and duration details will be specified in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) upon release. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official NOFO with application instructions will be published at a later date. - Interested investigators should monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359073) for updates and prepare to develop collaborations and proposals aligned with NIAMS’s mission. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - Ancillary studies must leverage ongoing clinical projects but must address questions relevant to NIAMS. - Parent studies may be outside the NIAMS mission, but the ancillary work must fit within NIAMS priorities. - Collaborative, multidisciplinary proposals are encouraged. --- ## External Links - [NIH (Funder Home)](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359073) - [NIAMS (Institute Home)](https://www.niams.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |---------------------|------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Heiyoung Park, Ph.D.| [Heiyoung.Park@nih.gov](mailto:Heiyoung.Park@nih.gov) | 301-827-5992 | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) | ---

Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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