Limited Competition: National Primate Research Centers (P51) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
This grant supports National Primate Research Centers that provide crucial resources for biomedical research using nonhuman primates, helping understand human biology and disease states.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: September 25, 2025 | January 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | September 25, 2026 (final)
Funding Amounts: No budget limit; budgets must reflect actual needs. Project period up to 5 years. Pilot research program: up to $550,000 direct costs/year; individual pilot projects: up to $110,000 direct costs/year for up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports the ongoing operations of National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) to provide nonhuman primate models, expertise, and resources for biomedical research.
Key Information: Only existing NPRCs previously funded under PAR-17-144 or PAR-20-181 are eligible to apply; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the continued operation of National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) as national resources for the biomedical research community. NPRCs provide nonhuman primates (NHPs), expertise, facilities, and specialized services that are critical for basic and translational research into human health and disease. The NPRC program aims to enable rigorous, reproducible research by offering centralized access to well-characterized NHPs, specialized breeding colonies, and a range of core scientific and technical services.
Key objectives include:
- Developing and maintaining NHP colonies and resources.
- Enhancing rigor and reproducibility in NHP research.
- Providing national access to animals, facilities, and expertise.
- Supporting pilot research programs to foster new NHP-based research.
- Promoting training, outreach, and data/resource sharing.
Only existing NPRCs funded under previous related announcements are eligible. This opportunity does not allow for clinical trials.
