NIH Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS)

ODSS
CFDA 93.DSS Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$85M FY2026
$85M
FY24
$85M
FY25
$85M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

NIH Office of Data Science Strategy catalyze new capabilities in biomedical and health data science. ODSS will identify projects related to data science that should be conducted or supported by national research institutes; identify multi-disciplinary research related to data science research that should be conducted or supported; and promote coordination and collaboration among entities conducting research. This listing promotes NIH research and research training programs, initiatives, contracts, grants, or other programs that develop a talented data science workforce, and we build and disseminate advanced technologies and methods. ODSS is in the NIH Office of the Director that offer assistance awards or supplements to assistance awards.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Foreign Nonprofit Organization
  • Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Foreign For-Profit Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization
  • International Organization

Awards can be made to domestic, public or private, for-profit or nonprofit organization, university, college, hospital, laboratory, or other institution, including State and local units of government, and individuals. Some initiatives will accept applications from foreign organizations. Additional details on eligibility are specified in each Funding Opportunity Announcement.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days

The length of the review cycle is four to nine months.

Program details & compliance

Description

NIH Office of Data Science Strategy catalyze new capabilities in biomedical and health data science. ODSS will identify projects related to data science that should be conducted or supported by national research institutes; identify multi-disciplinary research related to data science research that should be conducted or supported; and promote coordination and collaboration among entities conducting research. This listing promotes NIH research and research training programs, initiatives, contracts, grants, or other programs that develop a talented data science workforce, and we build and disseminate advanced technologies and methods. ODSS is in the NIH Office of the Director that offer assistance awards or supplements to assistance awards.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

To support research and other projects that will accelerate fundamental biomedical and behavioral discovery and translation of that knowledge into effective prevention strategies and new treatments. Use Restrictions Awards are limited by availability of funds. Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.

Restrictions

Awards are limited by availability of funds. Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.

Required Documentation

Applications must be submitted in compliance with instructions provided with each initiative.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
5 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Susan Gregurick
301-827-4850
Office of Data Science Strategy, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) Office of the Director National Institutes of Health (NIH) 6555 ROCK SPRING DRIVE, Bethesda, MD 20817
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-10. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:28:41.