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

September 2026

Not specified; institutional core grants typically support multiple cores and infrastructure for NEI R01-funded investigators.

Supports institutional infrastructure to provide shared core resources and facilities for vision research, enhancing productivity and collaboration among NEI R01-funded investigators.

--- ## Description This grant supports institutional Center Core Grants designed to build and enhance research infrastructure for vision research. The program provides funding for the creation of shared resource and service cores, which must include an administrative core and at least three additional resource/service cores. These cores are intended to serve groups of NEI R01-funded investigators, consolidating resources, avoiding duplication, and increasing cost-effectiveness. The shared facilities aim to provide technical support, access to costly instrumentation, and promote collaborative studies within the institution, thereby advancing research aligned with the National Eye Institute (NEI) mission and strategic plan. Any researcher at the institution may access the core facilities. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Specific funding amounts are not listed in the forecast; institutional core grants typically support multiple shared cores and research infrastructure. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) --- ## Application Process - Application materials and official announcements will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361426) when available. - Proposals must describe the administrative core and at least three resource/service cores designed to support NEI R01-funded investigators. - Contact NEI Extramural Programs for specific application guidance as the forecasted opportunity is updated. --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not allow clinical trials. - The program is intended to enhance institutional capacity for vision research and facilitate collaboration. - Shared core facilities must be accessible to all eligible investigators within the institution. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Grants.gov Forecast Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361426) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------| | NEI Extramural Programs| [NEI_extramural@nih.gov](mailto:NEI_extramural@nih.gov) | 301-496-4000 |

NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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