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

November 2026 | November 2025

Expected 4 awards; award size and total program funding not yet specified.

Supports resource-based centers to provide infrastructure, shared facilities, and resources for bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research.

Forecasted opportunity; application details and funding specifics to be announced.

--- ## Description This forecasted opportunity from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the NIH, will solicit applications to establish resource-based centers supporting bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research. The centers are intended to provide critical research infrastructure, shared facilities, and resources that enable groups of investigators to conduct individual or team-based research more efficiently and effectively. The goal is to accelerate, enrich, and enhance the effectiveness of ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research and to promote new research within the NIAMS mission. Collaborative investigations combining expertise in bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research are especially encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) - November 2025 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Expected Number of Awards: 4 - Award Ceiling/Floor: Not yet specified - Estimated Total Program Funding: Not yet specified Funding details will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) when published. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being solicited at this time. - The official NOFO will provide full application instructions and requirements. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and responsive projects in anticipation of the upcoming solicitation. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative aims to provide shared research infrastructure and foster collaboration in the fields of bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research. - Investigators with expertise in these areas, as well as those interested in collaborative projects, are encouraged to prepare for the opportunity. - The opportunity is designed to support both ongoing and new research aligned with the NIAMS mission. --- ## External Links - [NIH Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359147) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Agency/Institute | |---------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | Mary Garcia-Cazarin, Ph.D.| [mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov](mailto:mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov) | 301-451-2937 | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) | ---

Resource-based Centers for Bone, Muscle and Orthopaedic Research

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