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NIH High Impact Research and Research Infrastructure Programs (RC2)

Limited Competition: High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs in Clinical and Translational Science (RC2)

Funds an existing CTSA hub to build a capability the whole network is missing β€” and to prove it can be handed to other hubs afterwards.

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The CTSA Program is a network of hubs that exists to make clinical and translational research work better. This notice funds one of them to build something the network does not yet have.

A Specialized Innovation Program develops and demonstrates a unique hub capability, research platform or resource that addresses a critical gap or a roadblock in clinical and translational science β€” and does it i…

Developing and demonstrating a unique hub capability, research platform or resource at an awarded CTSA Program Hub that addresses a critical gap or roadblock in clinical and translational science, and laying the foundation for that capability to be adopted or disseminated to other hubs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.28 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.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-156Source: www.grants.gov