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

November 3, 2025 (estimated application due date)

Expected 3 awards; award ceiling/floor not specified; program funding not listed.

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

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the NIH, is planning a funding opportunity to support resource-based centers focused on rheumatic diseases research. These centers will provide essential research infrastructure, shared facilities, and resources to groups of investigators, enabling both individual and collaborative research projects. The overarching goal is to accelerate, enrich, and enhance the effectiveness of ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research, as well as to foster new research within the NIAMS mission. The notice serves to give potential applicants advance time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - **Estimated Application Due Date:** November 3, 2025 - **Estimated Post Date:** September 3, 2025 - **Estimated Award Date:** July 1, 2026 - **Estimated Project Start Date:** July 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Expected Number of Awards:** 3 - **Award Ceiling/Floor:** Not specified - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** Not specified - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## 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) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - This opportunity is currently in the forecast stage; applications are not being accepted at this time. - The notice is intended to give researchers time to develop collaborations and prepare projects. - Monitor the [official Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359135) for updates, including the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions once released. --- ## Additional Information - The focus is on supporting infrastructure and resources that enhance research on rheumatic diseases. - Collaborative, multi-investigator, and multidisciplinary projects are encouraged. - The opportunity is aligned with the NIAMS mission to promote research on arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [NIAMS Website](https://www.niams.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359135) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Organization | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Mary Garcia-Cazarin, Ph.D.| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) | [mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov](mailto:mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov) | 301-451-2937 |

Resource-based Centers for Rheumatic Diseases Research

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