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RFA-AI-27-002: Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards

Open for applicationsNext due date: Nov 10, 2026Expires Nov 11, 2026

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for an Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN). The IDCTN, comprised of the Clinical Trial Evaluation Units (CTEUs) and a Network Coordination Center (NCC), supports the evaluation of interventions for emerging and chronic infections. The CTEUs design and implement clinical trials and studies, while the NCC provides the administrative and operational framework for a collaborative, integrated network and engages with experts in the field to solicit and generate clinical trial concepts. The NCC and CTEUs will collaboratively create opportunities to advance investigators early in their careers and…

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NOFO number
RFA-AI-27-002
Type
RFA
Activity code
UM1
Primary institute
NIAID · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Clinical trials
Required
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Opens
Oct 10, 2026
Expires
Nov 11, 2026

RFA-AI-27-002 due dates

1 application due date remains before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.

Application due dates and review cycles for RFA-AI-27-002
NewRenewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowedScientific Merit ReviewAdvisory Council ReviewEarliest Start Date
November 10, 2026November 10, 2026Not ApplicableMarch 2027May 2027July 2027

Funded projects

NIH RePORTER lists no awards under RFA-AI-27-002 in FY2022–FY2026, and it is a new NOFO rather than a reissue. Awards usually appear a few months after the first review cycle.

Participating institutes

2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under RFA-AI-27-002. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.

  • NIAID · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • none

Related notices

NIH lists no related notices for RFA-AI-27-002 yet.

Award terms

Application types allowed
New Renewal - Renewals of RFA-AI-18-046, RFA-AI-20-021 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
Budgets for up to 450,000 direct costs) per year may be requested for CTEU funds. For applications including an NCC, an additional 2,000,000 direct costs) may be requested for NCC funds. All budgets should reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Project period
The project period must be 7 years. 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
NAID intends to commit up to 10 million in FY 2027 to fund 7-11 CTEU awards and 1 award for a CTEU that includes an NCC to a single institution under this NOFO.

Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.

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