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Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance

Funds one clinical research network — a single $15 million award — running trials on new antibiotics, better use of old ones, and diagnostics.

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Antimicrobial resistance narrows what doctors can prescribe, and it hits people with chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer hardest, driving up illness, death and healthcare costs across the United States.

NIAID is continuing support for its Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance, a single network that designs, implements and manages the clinical research answering AMR's open

A single clinical research network designing, implementing and managing clinical studies on bacterial and fungal infections tied to antimicrobial resistance: testing new antibiotics and other treatments such as bacteriophage therapy, optimising use of existing antibiotics, evaluating novel diagnostic tests including their use to refine treatment strategies, and mentoring the next generation of antimicrobial-resistance clinical researchers.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 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.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.$15M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-AI-27-005Source: www.grants.gov