Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
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- Posted
- July 1, 2026
- Closes
- See announcement
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 93.840, 93.837, 93.233, 93.838, 93.839
- Category
- Health
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.840 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $1.2M
- FY2025 obligated
- $2.1M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 88
Top recipients: The Regents of the University of Colorado, Indiana Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health, Michigan Public Health Institute, City of Philadelphia
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The NIH intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to develop and implement investigator-initiated multi-site clinical trials, including efficacy, effectiveness, pragmatic, and/or implementation research clinical trials. Applications that propose a large and/or complex clinical trial conducted at either a single site or at multiple locations but without physical clinical sites (e.g., decentralized or virtual trials) may also be eligible. Proposed trials must be relevant to the research mission of the participating ICs and meet the NIH definition of a clinical trial (see NOT-OD-15-015 and NOT-OD-26-032). The objective of the application is to present 1) the scientific rationale as well as a comprehensive scientific and operational plan for the trial, and 2) a comprehensive plan to provide overall project coordination, administration, data management, and biostatistical support for the clinical trial.
Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize a bi-phasic (UG3/UH3), milestone-driven mechanism consisting of a start-up phase up to 2 years (UG3) and a full enrollment and clinical trial implementation phase up to 5 years (UH3), for a total award duration of up to 7 years. A UG3 project that meets its milestones will be administratively considered for transition to the UH3 award. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this NOFO.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
How to apply
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