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    Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics and Data Science

    This grant supports developing summer courses to train advanced undergraduates and recent graduates in biostatistics and data science for biomedical research careers.

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    Funder: National Institutes of Health

    Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Estimated Application Due Date)

    Funding Amounts: Not specified; award ceiling and floor not listed; total program funding not specified.

    Summary: Supports the development and delivery of summer courses in biostatistics and data science to attract and train advanced undergraduates and recent graduates for biomedical research careers.

    Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being accepted yet.


    Description

    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the NIH is forecasting a grant opportunity to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of summer courses in biostatistics and data science as applied to biomedical research. The program aims to introduce advanced undergraduates and recent graduates to these fields, strengthening the pipeline of future biostatisticians and data scientists for health-related research. This notice is intended to give potential applicants adequate time to form collaborations and plan responsive projects, though applications are not yet being solicited.


    Due Dates

    • Estimated Application Due Date: July 1, 2026
    • Estimated Post Date: April 15, 2026
    • Estimated Award Date: February 1, 2027
    • Estimated Project Start Date: April 1, 2027

    All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.


    Funding Amount

    • Award ceiling, award floor, and total program funding are not specified in the forecast.
    • Number of awards is not listed.
    • Cost sharing or matching is not required.

    Eligibility

    • Eligible applicants:
      • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
      • Private institutions of higher education

    No additional eligibility restrictions are listed.


    Application Process

    • Applications are not being accepted at this time; this is a forecasted opportunity.
    • Notice is provided to allow time for developing collaborations and preparing projects.
    • When open, applications will be submitted via Grants.gov.
    • Monitor the NIH and Grants.gov pages for updates regarding the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions.

    Additional Information

    • The opportunity is focused on enhancing the biostatistics and data science workforce for biomedical research.
    • Courses should target advanced undergraduates and recent graduates, introducing them to key principles and methods in biostatistics and data science.
    • The program is part of NHLBI's mission to support innovative research education initiatives.

    External Links

    • NIH Funder Page
    • Grants.gov Opportunity Listing

    Contact Information

    Name/OfficeEmailNotes
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)nhlbi_r25@nhlbi.nih.govSubject: RFA-HL-27-006
    NIH Main Line301-496-4000General NIH contact