Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 18, 2025 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000/year (direct costs), max 3 years; cooperative agreement (UC2); no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports resource-limited institutions in conducting research capacity needs assessments and developing action plans to enhance competitiveness for NIH and other research funding.
Key Information: Only one application per institution; clinical trials are not allowed; eligibility restricted to U.S. institutions meeting RLI criteria.