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Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases

Funds studies that watch patients rather than treat them, in bone, joint, rheumatic and skin disease. No intervention allowed.

OpenNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

This is the observational half of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases' clinical portfolio: studies that watch rather than intervene.

The title carries the hard condition, and it runs the other way from its sibling notice: a clinical trial is not allowed here. The institute publishes separate routes for exploratory and full trials.

The activity code is R01, N…

Clinical observational studies in musculoskeletal, rheumatic and skin diseases under NIH's standard research project grant. Interventional clinical trials are out of scope.

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.2 Nov 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: PAR-24-280Source: www.grants.gov