Cooperative Centers of Excellence in Hematology (CCEHs)
Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions developing collaborative hematology centers of excellence. Applicants must be U.S. academic health centers, research universities, or nonprofit organizations with established hematology research programs. Multiple institutions can form consortia to share resources and expertise.
The program supports cooperative research networks focused on blood disorders, bleeding conditions, and related hematologic diseases. Institutions must demonstrate capacity to conduct rigorous research and train the next generation of hematologists.
Applications from rural institutions, minority-serving institutions, and those serving underrepresented populations are encouraged. Centers must commit to collaborative efforts and establish clear governance structures.
Key dates
- Sep 29, 2025 Applications open
- Jul 10, 2026 Application deadline in 27 days
- Jan 30, 2027 Award announced
- Jan 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Cooperative Centers of Excellence in Hematology (CCEHs) are a national network of cores that provide state-of-the-art resources and services, expertise, enrichment activities, and small pilot and feasibility (P&F) funding to support and enhance the nonmalignant hematology research community and the quality of its science. The renewal of the CCEH program with enhanced strategies will improve the transparency, accountability, shareability, and overall excellence of the program.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal application cover sheet)
- Project Narrative
- Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel
- Institutional Commitment Letters
- Consortium Agreement (if multi-institutional)
- Letters of Support from partnering institutions
Program contact
- 👤 Jennifer Norton
- 📧 jenna.norton@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-5496
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.847 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$152,979,352
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$112,529,392
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$66,521,567
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$45,186,589
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$37,867,943
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$37,490,770
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$34,242,949
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$31,624,784
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$31,124,496
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$31,065,476
Top States by Funding
- FL 2 awards $184.1M
- MA 6 awards $165.7M
- PA 6 awards $165.0M
- NY 4 awards $143.8M
- MD 2 awards $143.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.847). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,971,472,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,043,166,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $111,289,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Academic health centers, research universities, and nonprofit research organizations with established hematology programs. Multiple institutions can apply as a consortium.
Can small institutions or minority-serving institutions apply?
Yes. NIH encourages applications from HBCUs, HSIs, and other institutions serving underrepresented populations in research.
What activities does this program support?
Research on blood disorders, clinical studies, training programs, and collaborative hematology research across institutions.
How much funding is available?
Award amounts vary. NIH typically funds multi-year cooperative agreements ranging from several hundred thousand to over a million dollars annually.
What makes an application competitive?
Strong research teams, clear collaborative agreements, evidence of institutional commitment, and relevance to hematology research priorities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Develop genuine collaborative partnerships before applying. Weak consortium agreements weaken applications significantly.
- Include letters of institutional commitment from senior leadership at each participating institution.
- Clearly define each partner's role, resources, and contribution to avoid appearing duplicative.
- Address how the center will recruit and train diverse hematologists and researchers.
- Align research priorities with current NIH hematology strategic plans and disease priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants submit without strong collaborative agreements in place, leading to unclear governance and partner roles. Centers fail to demonstrate institutional commitment or dedicated funding support from host institutions. Applications lack diversity in research focus or fail to address training and workforce pipeline needs.
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