NIH PAR · NIGMS · RM1
PAR-27-024: Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD) (RM1 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for NIGMS Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination (BTOD) Centers to support late-stage technology optimization and sustainable dissemination of the technologies to the wider biomedical research community. A BTOD Center should be at the leading edge of its field with respect to both technology optimization and engagement with relevant research communities.BTOD projects must address biomedical research areas within the NIGMS mission. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NIGMS staff about adherence of their proposed research strategy to the Institute's goals and mission and its responsiveness…
- NOFO number
- PAR-27-024
- Type
- PAR
- Activity code
- RM1
- Primary institute
- NIGMS · National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- Clinical trials
- Not Allowed
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Opens
- Aug 29, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 30, 2029
PAR-27-024 due dates
5 application due dates remain before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.
| New | Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed) | AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed | Scientific Merit Review | Advisory Council Review | Earliest Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | September 29, 2026 | Not Applicable | March 2027 | May 2027 | July 2027 |
| January 28, 2027 | January 28, 2027 | Not Applicable | July 2027 | October 2027 | December 2027 |
| May 28, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | Not Applicable | November 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028 |
| January 28, 2028 | January 28, 2028 | Not Applicable | July 2028 | October 2028 | December 2028 |
| May 26, 2028 | May 26, 2028 | Not Applicable | November 2028 | January 2029 | April 2029 |
| January 29, 2029 | January 29, 2029 | Not Applicable | July 2029 | October 2029 | December 2029 |
What its predecessor PAR-23-110 funded
PAR-27-024 reissues PAR-23-110. Until awards appear under the new number, its funding history is the best guide to who wins under this program: 3 projects and $9.7M in FY2022–FY2026.
Projects funded
3
Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026
New awards
3
Type 1 (new project) award records
NIH funding
$9.7M
Award dollars under PAR-23-110, FY2022–FY2026
Funding by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Award records | New awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2023 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2024 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2025 | 2 | 2 | $3.1M |
| FY2026 | 3 | 1 | $6.6M |
Institutions with the most funding
- University of Wisconsin-Madison$3.7M · 1 project
- Northwestern University$3.4M · 1 project
- University of California Los Angeles$2.7M · 1 project
Funding institutes
- NIGMS$9.7M · 5
Activity codes funded
- RM15 records
Most recent new awards
- National Center for Quantitative Biology of Complex Systems (opens NIH RePORTER)
University of Wisconsin-Madison · 1RM1GM161677-01 · NIGMS · Notice Jul 6, 2026
$3.7MRM1
- MEDIC-MicroED Imaging Center at UCLA (opens NIH RePORTER)
University of California Los Angeles · 1RM1GM158451-01 · NIGMS · Notice Sep 22, 2025
$1.3MRM1
- National Center for Translational and Developmental Proteomics (opens NIH RePORTER)
Northwestern University · 1RM1GM156535-01 · NIGMS · Notice Aug 11, 2025
$1.8MRM1
FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.
Participating institutes
2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under PAR-27-024. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.
- NIGMS · National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- none
Related notices
NIH lists no related notices for PAR-27-024 yet.
Award terms
- Application types allowed
- New Renewal Revision The OER Glossary and the How to Apply - Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.
- Award budget
- The maximum budget that may be requested is 850,000 in direct costs per year, excluding equipment and consortium F&A costs. Applications requesting more than this amount will not be reviewed. Because of the technology-intensive nature of these Centers, there may be a need to acquire specialized equipment. Equipment requests are expected to vary with the nature of the technology optimization…
- Project period
- The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 5 years. NIGMS will not support a BTOD Center for more than 15 total years 2 renewals), including support for previous P41 BTRR and RM1 BTDD Centers. NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO.
- Funds available and number of awards
- The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the number of meritorious applications.
Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.
Related NOFOs
- Reissue of PAR-23-110.
Other open NOFOs for RM1
- PAR-27-003Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)NIGMS · next due Nov 17, 2026
- RFA-DA-28-011HEAL Initiative: Integrative Management of Chronic Pain and OUD for Whole Recovery (IMPOWR): Research Centers (RM1 Clinical Trial Required)NIDA · next due Jan 26, 2027
- RFA-NS-27-002BRAIN Initiative: Integrative Team-Research BRAIN Circuits Program - iBCP (RM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)NINDS · next due Jun 23, 2027
- RFA-DA-25-060High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)NIDA
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GotGrant gathers the NOFO, its participation and change notices, and its NOSIs from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, and counts funded projects from NIH RePORTER by the opportunity number each award was made under. Data refreshed October 16, 2026; the NIH Guide is the authoritative source. See our data methodology.