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Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #PAR-26-106
Response due Jan 25, 2028 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This NIH funding opportunity (PAR-26-106) supports the development of collaborative research facilities or research-resource facilities under the C06 activity code. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed under this announcement. The program is intended to fund construction, renovation, or improvement of facilities that advance biomedical or health-related research infrastructure. The opportunity is open from March 2026 through January 2028, providing an extended application window for eligible institutions.

What they want

Fund the development of collaborative research facilities or research-resource facilities. Applications must not include clinical trials. The C06 activity code supports construction or major renovation of research facilities at academic or non-profit research institutions. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the need for improved or new research space and show how the facility will enhance collaborative or shared research resources.
Technical requirements
  • Clinical trials are explicitly not permitted under this funding opportunity
  • Activity code C06 applies — limited to construction or major renovation of research facilities
  • Must demonstrate need for collaborative or shared research-resource facility

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov electronic submission portal

Risks & flags

  • No clinical trials allowed — may narrow eligibility significantly for institutions with mixed research portfolios
  • Extended open window (nearly 2 years) with no stated budget ceiling — makes competitive benchmarking difficult
Development of Collaborative Research Faci…
Due Jan 25
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