Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- PAR-26-115
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $2,100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Special District Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Independent School Districts
- Small Businesses
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Other
- For Profit Organizations
- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- County Governments
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- Tracy Rankin niddk_kuh@nih.gov (301) 594-6417
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is soliciting applications for Institutional Network Awards to support pre- and post-doctoral trainees in kidney, urologic, and hematologic research, with application due dates of May 25, 2026, May 25, 2027, and May 25, 2028. Each institution may apply for a single award to support at least 5 highly competitive trainee slots; clinical trials are not permitted under this funding mechanism.
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions (public and private), 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, small businesses, and other entity types. Non-domestic entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; foreign subawards and subcontracts are prohibited. Unfunded international collaborations, foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, foreign consultants, and procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors are permissible.
Applications will utilize U2C and TL1 activity codes under CFDA 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research). The maximum project period is 5 years. In contrast to traditional T32 awards, Institutional Network Awards provide direct support for innovative networking, outreach, and career development activities and resources. Institutions are encouraged to submit unified applications integrating multiple departments within and across institutions where feasible. Each award is expected to actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual awards.
Researchers from institutions across multiple disciplines of science within nephrology, urology, and hematology are encouraged to apply. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required.
Synopsis
Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| PKG00291737.pdf | ||
| PAR-26-115-Full-Announcement.html | HTML file |
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