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NIH Research Program Project (P01)

NIH Research Program Projects

Funds a multidisciplinary research programme of at least two linked projects and an administrative core, built around one shared scientific theme.

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Some research questions are too large for one project to answer, and too interconnected to fund as several separate grants.

This standing announcement is NIH's mechanism for that case: a broadly based, multidisciplinary research programme organised around one specific major objective or theme. Every application has to include at least two research projects plus an Administrative Core, and can add

A broadly based, multidisciplinary research programme with one specific major scientific objective or theme, made up of at least two research projects and an Administrative Core, with optional scientific cores, where every project shares a common central research focus and fits the mission of a participating National Institutes of Health institute or centre. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.25 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PA-27-061Source: www.grants.gov