National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program
Key facts
- Deadline
- Forecast — the expected date (Jun 5, 2026) has passed; watch for the official notice
- Award size
- Not specified — see notice
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required
- Who can apply
- Tribal organization, County government, State government, School district, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Other (see eligibility), Small business, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Tribal government, Private college or university, City or town government, Public college or university, Larger business, Special district (utility, fire, etc.)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 18
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/0765e59e-2094-4f96-9d37-fe08934e626c · Printed from grantme.click/grants/c0f2ca1e-a555-44cd-812c-4d4a505813a9
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About this grant
The Research Council of Finland (RCF)-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program established in 2020 fosters the expansion of U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research, generating valuable discoveries and innovations which may lead to enhancements in multiple areas of science and technology that are of mutual benefit to RCF and NIH such as population health, disease prevention, artificial intelligence in health, and quantum sensing in biomedical applications.
U.S. institutions will be encouraged to submit applications that must include significant collaboration with Finnish investigators who have received permission from RCF to participate in the joint research program. NIH will support receipt, review, and selection for funding of the projects. RCF will fully fund the Finnish investigators on collaborative grant applications while participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) will fund the U.S. component(s).
Authorities that allow Fogarty International Center to forecast this opportunity: Sections 301, 307, and 482 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241, 242, and 287b).
Eligibility (from the notice)
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations; andForeign components, as defined in the NIH Grant Policy Statement, are allowed.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
18 awards to Tennessee recipients in 1 county since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $40.1M | 2006 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.6M | 2012 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.8M | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.7M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.2M | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $1M | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $1M | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $992K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $747K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $746K | 2024 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (93.989)
International Research and Research Training — Global Health Research and Research Training
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessment of: (1) the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study or research training program and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to the announced program objectives. All pertinent evaluation criteria are provided in the RFAs and PAs.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.