U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
International Research and Research Training
Key facts
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) · Due Nov 16, 2026 · 40 days left
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) · Due Nov 18, 2026 · 42 days left
- Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) · Due Dec 3, 2026 · 57 days left
- Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) · Due Dec 3, 2026 · 57 days left
- Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) · Due Jan 7, 2028 · 457 days left
- Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) · Due Jan 7, 2028 · 457 days left
- Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional) · Due Nov 30, 2028 · 785 days left
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- LAUNCHing Leaders for Future U.S. Investments in Global Health Research (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) · The funder's estimated date (May 25, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program · The funder's estimated date (Jun 5, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Global Collaborative Research Training on Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan · The funder's estimated date (Jul 25, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) · The funder's estimated date (Aug 6, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants · Due about Nov 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) · Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due about Feb 9, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Digital Health Technology and Reciprocal Innovation to Improve Clinical and Public Health Outcomes · Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due about Feb 11, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) · Opens Apr 22, 2027 · due about Sep 22, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) · Opens Apr 7, 2027 · due about Oct 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
The John E. Fogarty International Center (FIC) supports research and research training to reduce disparities in global health and to foster partnerships between U.S. scientists and their counterparts abroad. FIC supports basic biological, behavioral, and social science research, as well as related research training and career development. The research portfolio is divided into several programs that support a wide variety of funding mechanisms to meet programmatic objectives.
Who can apply
In general, universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, Federal institutions and other public or private non-profit and for-profit domestic and foreign institutions, and State and local units of government are eligible to submit applications for research grants, research training grants, cooperative agreements, and career development awards. The grantee institution must agree to administer the grant in accordance with prevailing regulations and policies. The eligibility requirements may differ amongst FIC programs, based on the eligibility section found in our Requests For Applications (RFAs) and Program Announcements (PAs) at: http://www.fic.nih.gov/Funding/Pages/default.aspx
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.
Match
None required (federal program listing).
Who in Tennessee has won this program
18 awards to Tennessee groups since 2006. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.