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NIH Animal (Mammalian and Nonmammalian) Model, and Animal and Biological Materials Resource Cooperative Agreement (U42)

Integrated Specific Pathogen Free Research Models and Human New Approach Methodologies to Advance HIV/AIDS Research

Funds cooperative agreements pairing specific-pathogen-free animal colonies with human-based alternatives for HIV/AIDS research.

HIV/AIDS research still leans on specific pathogen free, or SPF, animal colonies for the questions no human-based method can yet answer — and NIH is simultaneously funding the tools meant to reduce that reliance. This notice funds both halves under one mechanism.

The NAMs-enabled component supports a stewardship framework: a triage and consultation service inside request intake and allocation, to

Cooperative agreements combining two integrated priorities for NIH-funded HIV/AIDS research: a NAMs-enabled stewardship framework (triage and consultation to reduce or replace specific pathogen free, or SPF, in vivo model use, optional human in vitro HIV testing support, and pilot benchmarking) and support for high-quality SPF colony resources, including colony management, virologic surveillance and high-resolution immunogenetic characterisation, where in vivo models remain scientifically necessary. Clinical trials are not accepted.

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 Jan 2027
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.Cooperative agreement
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-28-019Source: www.grants.gov