NIH funds palliative care research across the lifespan for people with serious illnesses and their care partners, including clinical trials and non-trial studies, through participation in the ASCENT Consortium.
NIH plans a milestone-driven award supporting planning and early to definitive clinical trials across biomedical and other interventions for up to 7 years; applications are not yet being accepted.
2027 Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award supports investigators conducting foundational palliative care research to improve the lives of seriously ill patients and professional or family caregivers.
NIH will offer funding for large-scale trials in real-world health care settings to test and implement interventions, aiming to inform decision-makers about their effectiveness, risks, and benefits.
This grant funds projects to further develop and validate innovative technologies that advance cancer research or clinical care, focusing on technical improvements and rigorous validation for broad adoption.
NINR plans to fund nursing research centers (P20) focused on community-partnered research to address health challenges, build research capacity, and foster interdisciplinary teams.