Limited Competition: National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) Operations Support (UC7 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
This grant will fund continued operations support for the National Biocontainment Laboratories in Texas and Massachusetts, aiding NIAID's research on hazardous biological agents and emergency response efforts.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: November 7, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10 million direct costs/year per award | Maximum project period: 5 years | NIH expects to fund 2 awards with up to $23 million total costs in FY 2026
Summary: Provides operational support for the National Biocontainment Laboratories at UTMB Galveston and Boston University to maintain high-containment infrastructure, biosecurity, safety, and research capacity for national biodefense and emerging infectious diseases.
Key Information: Eligibility is strictly limited to UTMB Galveston and Boston University; only one application per institution is allowed.
Description
This opportunity supports the ongoing operations of the National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas, and Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. The funding is intended to ensure these high-containment facilities maintain their infrastructure, biosecurity, environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, and specialized research support services.
The NBLs are a critical national resource for research on hazardous biological agents, supporting NIAID's biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research agenda. In the event of a national emergency involving biodefense or emerging infectious diseases, the NBLs must be prepared to rapidly shift their focus to assist federal response efforts. The program also encourages collaboration with other NIH-funded investigators, industry, and public health agencies to maximize the impact and utility of the facilities.
