Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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This grant is for research institutions and organizations seeking to fund collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams. Eligible applicants typically include NIH-recognized research institutions, universities, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research organizations. The grant supports projects that bring together researchers from different disciplines to address complex health or biomedical research questions. Geographic scope is nationwide, and applicants must have adequate institutional research infrastructure and administrative capacity.
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Key dates
- Feb 19, 2026 Applications open
- Jan 26, 2027 Application deadline in 193 days
- Dec 1, 2027 Award announced
- Dec 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Collaborative Program Grants for Multidisciplinary Teams supports highly integrated teams of investigators working together to address a single, focused, ambitious, and challenging project that cannot be addressed by individual research projects. The program requires synergistic interactions of multiple investigators with complementary expertise to achieve the team’s research objectives. Teams are encouraged to consider far-reaching objectives that will produce major advances in their fields.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Application Form
- Project Narrative (Research Strategy section with Significance, Innovation, Approach)
- Biosketches for all key personnel
- Budget Justification
- Institutional Support Letters
- Facilities & Resources Documentation
- Letters of Collaboration from team members
Program contact
- 👤 NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams
- 📧 RM1mailbox@nigms.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.859 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$59,464,779
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$57,271,194
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$56,019,458
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$54,912,096
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$53,329,877
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$52,858,544
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$52,347,059
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$52,026,661
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$50,897,104
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$49,349,731
Top States by Funding
- ME 4 awards $143.3M
- MS 4 awards $135.1M
- NY 5 awards $131.6M
- CA 5 awards $129.3M
- RI 4 awards $126.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.859). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $3,085,929,426 | |
| 2025 | $3,092,472,727 | |
| 2026 est. | $3,093,422,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this NIH collaborative grant?
Research institutions, universities, academic medical centers, and nonprofit organizations with NIH recognition. Your institution must have established research administration and compliance infrastructure.
What types of projects are supported?
Projects that require genuine collaboration across multiple scientific disciplines. Single-discipline or single-PI research typically doesn't fit this program's intent.
What is the typical funding range?
NIH collaborative grants vary widely depending on the specific research scope. Budget should align with your project's actual needs and timeline.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. NIH receives thousands of applications annually. Your project must demonstrate clear scientific merit and genuine interdisciplinary value.
When is the application deadline?
The application opens February 19, 2026. Check NIH's official announcements for specific submission deadlines and any program-specific due dates.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Assemble your team early. Genuine collaboration requires planning, not last-minute coordination. Strong co-investigator relationships strengthen your application.
- Emphasize interdisciplinary value. Explain why each discipline is essential. Show how collaboration advances the science beyond what single disciplines could achieve.
- Use the NIH proposal structure precisely. Follow all formatting, page limits, and section requirements. Reviewers expect compliance with guidelines.
- Address feasibility directly. Show that your team has the expertise, resources, and track record to execute the project together. Provide evidence of past collaboration success.
- Connect to NIH priorities. Review recent program announcements and NIH strategic plans. Show how your project aligns with current funding priorities and scientific directions.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing research that doesn't genuinely require collaboration—single-discipline projects misrepresented as interdisciplinary. Weak team coordination or unclear role definitions among investigators. Underestimating administrative complexity of managing multidisciplinary teams across institutions.
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