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

June 1, 2026 (estimated)

Estimated total program funding: $1,920,000; ~4 awards expected; UG3/UH3 mechanism.

Supports HBCUs to enhance bioengineering, imaging research, technology innovation, education, and research training capacity.

Forecasted opportunity; not yet accepting applications.

--- ## Description This upcoming funding opportunity from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) aims to accelerate biomedical engineering, imaging, and technology innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program seeks to strengthen HBCU research capacity, foster education and training, and promote scientific growth in bioengineering and biomedical imaging. It aligns with federal initiatives to enhance the competitiveness and capacity of HBCUs, encouraging collaborative and interdisciplinary research that integrates bioengineering, imaging, and technology development with other biomedical fields. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: June 1, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,920,000 - Expected number of awards: 4 - Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 activity code) - Award ceiling/floor: Not specified --- ## Eligibility - Open to: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Only HBCUs as defined by [34 C.F.R. § 608.2](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-608/subpart-A/section-608.2) are eligible to apply. - Investigators with expertise in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, and technology development are encouraged. - Collaborative projects that integrate these fields with disease- or discipline-specific biomedical expertise are encouraged. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited. - The formal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be published in March 2026. - Interested applicants are encouraged to begin forming collaborations and developing project ideas in anticipation of the official solicitation. - The program will utilize the UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement mechanism. --- ## Additional Information - The program is aligned with the HBCU PARTNERS Act (Public Law 116-270) and Executive Order 14283. - The initiative seeks to foster public-private partnerships and promote centers of academic research and excellence at HBCUs. - There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity announcement on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360592) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) homepage](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Eligible HBCU definition: 34 C.F.R. § 608.2](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-608/subpart-A/section-608.2) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |---------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------| | David Gutekunst, PhD | [dave.gutekunst@nih.gov](mailto:dave.gutekunst@nih.gov) | Please contact via e-mail. |

Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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