health · HHS-NIH11

Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program

National Institutes of Health · PA-26-085

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Deadline

TBD

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program. National Institutes of Health. The Research Council of Finland (RCF)-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program established in 2020 fosters the expansion of U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research, generating valuable discoveries and innovations which may lead to enhancements in... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Other Native American Tribal Organizations, County governments, State governments, Independent school districts, Nonprofits (non-501c3) (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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What This Grant Funds

The Research Council of Finland (RCF)-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program established in 2020 fosters the expansion of U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research, generating valuable discoveries and innovations which may lead to enhancements in multiple areas of science and technology that are of mutual benefit to RCF and NIH such as population health, disease prevention, artificial intelligence in health, and quantum sensing in biomedical applications.

U.S. institutions will be encouraged to submit applications that must include significant collaboration with Finnish investigators who have received permission from RCF to participate in the joint research program. NIH will support receipt, review, and selection for funding of the projects. RCF will fully fund the Finnish investigators on collaborative grant applications while participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) will fund the U.S. component(s).

Authorities that allow Fogarty International Center to forecast this opportunity: Sections 301, 307, and 482 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241, 242, and 287b).

Who Can Apply

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; andForeign components, as defined in the NIH Grant Policy Statement, are allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other Tribal OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesSmall Businesses501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 22, 2025

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Sarah Scharf 301-496-4784

sarah.scharf@nih.gov

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