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

November 2026 | November 2025

Expected 3 awards; detailed funding information not yet published.

Supports resource-based centers providing infrastructure, shared facilities, and services for rheumatic diseases research.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the NIH, is planning to solicit applications for resource-based centers focused on rheumatic diseases research. These centers will provide critical research infrastructure, shared facilities, services, and resources to groups of investigators, enabling more efficient and effective individual or team science projects. The overarching aim is to accelerate, enrich, and enhance the effectiveness of ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research, while also promoting new research within the NIAMS mission. This is a forecasted opportunity intended to give researchers ample time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. Collaborative investigations that combine expertise in rheumatic diseases are especially encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected) - November 2025 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Expected number of awards: 3 - Award size and duration: Not yet specified; details will be released when the official Notice of Funding Opportunity is published. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) --- ## Application Process - Applications are not being solicited at this time; this is a forecasted notice. - Monitor the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359135) for updates and the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). - Begin planning collaborations and preparing responsive projects in anticipation of the forthcoming solicitation. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching requirement. - The program is designed to support both individual and collaborative research efforts. - Emphasis is placed on infrastructure and resources that will broadly benefit rheumatic disease research communities. --- ## External Links - [NIH (Funder Home Page)](https://www.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359135) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 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 Rheumatic Diseases Research

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