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

January 25, 2026 (Forecasted)

Funding details not yet specified; award ceiling and floor not announced.

Supports collaborative international research projects with at least one international subproject to advance health sciences relevant to NIH's mission.

At least one international subproject is required per application; this is a forecasted opportunity.

--- ## Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites applications for collaborative international research projects designed to foster strong, productive, and secure partnerships in support of the NIH mission. This opportunity uses an award structure where a prime domestic award is linked to one or more independent foreign awards, enabling NIH to maintain oversight and track international funding. Projects must include at least one international subproject and align with the scientific missions of participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs). Applications will be evaluated based on the overall project, as well as the unique opportunities provided by the international subproject(s), such as access to unusual talent, resources, populations, or environmental conditions not readily available in the United States, or those that augment existing U.S. resources. The research must have specific relevance to the objectives of the ICO and hold the potential to significantly advance health sciences in the United States. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: January 25, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor have not been specified. - Estimated total program funding and number of awards are not yet announced. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - U.S. Territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Eligible agencies of the Federal Government All collaborative applications must include at least one international subproject. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360581). - The opportunity is currently forecasted; final details and application instructions will be released closer to the estimated post date (November 25, 2025). - Review all eligibility and programmatic requirements before preparing your application. --- ## Additional Information - This opportunity implements NIH’s new policy for tracking and oversight of international research funding, as described in [NOT-OD-25-104](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-104.html). - No cost sharing or matching is required. - The proposed research must be of specific relevance to the participating NIH ICOs and have the potential for significant impact on U.S. health sciences. --- ## External Links - [NIH Opportunity Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360581) - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [NOT-OD-25-104: NIH Policy Guidance](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-104.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) | [OPERAleadership@mail.nih.gov](mailto:OPERAleadership@mail.nih.gov) | Please contact via e-mail for inquiries. |

NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)

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