Network of the National Library of Medicine Training Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This grant funds a center to develop and deliver training for the National Library of Medicine’s network, supporting health information access and outreach through libraries and community organizations nationwide.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 total; 1 award expected; cooperative agreement.
Summary: Supports a national Training Center to develop and deliver professional development and training for the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Library of Medicine (NLM), anticipates releasing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for a Training Center within the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The NNLM is a nationwide program that promotes access to health information and supports professional development for librarians, information specialists, and community organizations. The Training Center (NTC) will be responsible for developing curricula and materials, providing synchronous and asynchronous training, and evaluating learning outcomes for a wide variety of audiences. The NTC will collaborate closely with Regional Medical Libraries and the Network Coordinating Center to identify training needs, innovate educational methods, and expand engagement with NIH programs and resources. Competencies in instructional design, technology management, and biomedical information are essential.
