Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-26-115
639 days left
Award Range
$0 – $2.1M
Total Program Funding
$4.0M
Expected Awards
8
Deadline
May 26, 2028
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for... up to $2,100,000 per award; $4,000,000 total program funding; ~8 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Special district governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Independent school districts, Small businesses, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+10 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2028-05-26
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.
Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.
Eligible Applicant Types
Special District GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Independent School DistrictsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)For-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing Authorities501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments
Funding Details
Maximum Award
$2.1M
Total Program Funding
$4.0M
Expected Number of Awards
8
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement
Key Dates
Posted:December 10, 2025
Application Deadline:May 26, 2028 (639 days remaining)