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

April 2027 | April 2026

Estimated total program funding: $600,000; approximately 2 awards expected.

Supports ancillary studies leveraging ongoing clinical projects to advance research within the NIAMS mission.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change.

--- ## Description This forecasted grant opportunity, offered by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at NIH, will support ancillary studies that leverage resources from ongoing parent clinical studies, including patient cohorts, infrastructure, data, and biological samples. While the parent studies may fall outside the NIAMS mission, the ancillary study itself must align with NIAMS research priorities. The program encourages collaborative investigations and is intended to give applicants ample time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects in anticipation of the official funding announcement. --- ## Due Dates - April 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) - April 2026 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $600,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Typical award duration and ceiling are not specified in the forecast; applicants should anticipate standard R21 project periods and budgets. --- ## 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 - Applications are not being solicited at this time; this is a forecasted opportunity. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project concepts that align with the NIAMS mission. - The official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will provide detailed instructions once released. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The parent clinical study leveraged by the ancillary study can be outside the NIAMS mission, but the proposed ancillary research must directly support NIAMS priorities. - Investigators with expertise in diseases and conditions relevant to NIAMS are particularly encouraged to apply. - Collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Forecast Opportunity Page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359092) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) Homepage](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Heiyoung Park, Ph.D.| [Heiyoung.Park@nih.gov](mailto:Heiyoung.Park@nih.gov) | 301-594-5032 | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) | ---

Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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