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Impact of Initial Influenza Exposure on Immunity in Infants (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-AI-27-019

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Award Range

$0$3.0M

Total Program Funding

$9.6M

Expected Awards

3

Deadline

June 4, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Impact of Initial Influenza Exposure on Immunity in Infants (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support the establishment or continuation of longitudinal infant cohorts to determine and compare how initial and repeated natural influenza infections and/or influenza vaccinations shape infant and childhood immunity to future... up to $3,000,000 per award; $9,600,000 total program funding; ~3 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), City/township governments, County governments, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, Independent school districts (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Refer to Section III
  • Deadline: 2026-06-04

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support the establishment or continuation of longitudinal infant cohorts to determine and compare how initial and repeated natural influenza infections and/or influenza vaccinations shape infant and childhood immunity to future influenza exposures. The goal of this research is to understand how these exposures influence immune responses to subsequent influenza infections and/or vaccines and provide key information to facilitate design of durable, broadly protective influenza vaccines.

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Who Can Apply

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.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

501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School DistrictsSmall BusinessesState GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)For-Profit OrganizationsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$3.0M
Total Program Funding
$9.6M
Expected Number of Awards
3
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: February 10, 2026
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

imprintingNOFO@mail.nih.gov imprintingNOFO@mail.nih.gov

imprintingNOFO@mail.nih.gov

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