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Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-AI-27-016
Response due Jul 10, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) under the P30 Center Core Grants mechanism. This funding opportunity supports the establishment or continuation of research centers focused on advancing tuberculosis (TB) research. Clinical trials are explicitly excluded from this opportunity. The solicitation is open from May 2026 through July 2026.

What they want

Applicants must propose the creation or continuation of Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) under the P30 Center Core Grants mechanism. The centers are expected to advance tuberculosis research infrastructure, coordination, and scientific progress. Clinical trials are not allowed under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA). The mechanism is a cooperative center grant (P30), which typically supports shared resources, cores, and infrastructure that enhance the productivity of multiple investigators working in a common research area.
Technical requirements
  • Clinical trials are not allowed under this FOA
  • Applications must follow P30 Center Core Grant mechanism requirements
  • Research must focus on tuberculosis advancement

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (electronic submission)

Risks & flags

  • Minimal descriptive detail provided in the synopsis — full program requirements and eligibility criteria are not yet visible, limiting competitive assessment
  • P30 center grants often favor institutions with existing TB research infrastructure, which may disadvantage new entrants

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

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