NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

HHS-NIH11 PAR-27-064
Posted: Jun 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 07/05/2029

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for implementation of investigator-initiated, milestone driven clinical trials that need enhanced oversight, and as applicable, include mechanistic studies. Mechanistic work in clinical trials may be of great value because it promotes the understanding of human diseases and the development of future therapeutic modalities. Support is available for clinical trials up to 5 years, as well as for extended clinical trials of 6- or 7-years.Investigators are encouraged to visit this NIH website for additional information about the overall mission and research areas of NIAID.Only one clinical trial may be proposed in each NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01) application. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered.

Synopsis

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for implementation of investigator-initiated, milestone driven clinical trials that need enhanced oversight, and as applicable, include mechanistic studies. Mechanistic work in clinical trials may be of great value because it promotes the understanding of human diseases and the development of future therapeutic modalities. Support is available for clinical trials up to 5 years, as well as for extended clinical trials of 6- or 7-years.Investigators are encouraged to visit this NIH website for additional information about the overall mission and research areas of NIAID.Only one clinical trial may be proposed in each NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01) application. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Funding Activity Categories

Health

CFDA Numbers

  • 93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

Contact Information

Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301-402-2541
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NIAID_IICT_U01@mail.nih.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026 10:16:55 AM EDT

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