Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supporting eligible Tribal entities in either establishing or enhancing Tribal Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to ensure ethical research practices within the community.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: January 27, 2026 | January 27, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 in annual direct costs for up to 5 years per award; only one application per institution allowed.
Summary: Supports federally recognized Tribal entities in establishing or enhancing Tribal Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to strengthen ethical oversight and Tribal autonomy in research involving human participants.
Key Information: Limited submission: only one application per institution; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity supports federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations in establishing new Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) or enhancing the capacity of existing Tribal IRBs. The goal is to build sustainable research infrastructure, reduce reliance on external IRBs, and promote Tribal sovereignty and oversight in research involving human participants. Activities may include staff recruitment, policy and procedure development, training, acquisition of equipment/software, and development of communication and data management systems.
