Building Sustainable Software Tools for Open Science (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This grant supports developing and sharing sustainable, high-quality research software tools to advance open science and collaboration in biomedical and health-related fields.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size not yet specified; R03 mechanism typically supports small research projects over up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports the development, dissemination, and sustainability of robust, scalable, and reproducible open science software tools to advance biomedical and health-related research.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details including funding amounts and deadlines are subject to change.
Description
This forecasted funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to support the development and sustainability of scientific software tools that enable open science within biomedical, clinical, behavioral, social, and health-related research. The initiative encourages the use of best practices in scientific software engineering, community engagement, and dissemination to the broader research community. Projects should focus on developing robust, scalable, and reproducible software tools, extending their impact through community adoption, and fostering collaborations between scientists and software engineers. Enhancing the software skills of the research workforce is also a priority. This program aligns with the NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science, emphasizing improved data infrastructure and a modernized data ecosystem.
