Discovery Gateway to Reproductive Health Innovation
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for biomedical researchers seeking to contribute to a national Discovery Gateway on reproductive health conditions. The initiative focuses on integrating clinical and multi-omic data to advance research on preeclampsia, endometriosis, preterm birth, infertility, and uterine fibroids.
Eligible applicants typically include research institutions, universities, and nonprofit organizations with research capacity. Applicants must demonstrate ability to curate, integrate, or analyze reproductive health data. The grant supports development of web-based tools and resources accessible to the broader scientific community.
This is a federal research grant administered by the National Institutes of Health. It operates nationally and welcomes proposals from institutions across the U.S. and territories.
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Key dates
- Oct 20, 2026 Applications open
- Oct 1, 2027 Application deadline in 345 days
- Jul 1, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2028 Project start
Program description
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks to establish a single Discovery Gateway to Reproductive Health Innovation, a comprehensive knowledgebase designed to advance research on male and female indications such as preeclampsia, endometriosis, preterm birth, infertility, and uterine fibroids. This initiative will expand shared resources and essential infrastructure for the biomedical research community.
The Gateway will facilitate integration of existing clinical, pharmacogenomic, and multi-omic data in order to address critical knowledge gaps. By providing open-access, this web-based visualization platform will empower scientists to generate new insights that extend far beyond the scope of individual research efforts. Ultimately, the overarching goal is to catalyze the discovery of new treatments and cures. By identifying potential disease mechanisms, effector genes, biomarkers, and drug targets, the Gateway will drive the development of innovative commercial products and accelerate public-private partnerships.
The Discovery Gateway supports multiple implementation recommendations made by the Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women (PRGLAC; https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/advisory/PRGLAC). Grant authorities that allow NICHD to forecast this opportunity are as follows: 42 U.S.C. 281 (Sec. 401); 42 U.S.C. 285g (Sec. 448); 42 USC 284h (Sec. 409D).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (NIH form)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biosketch(es) for key personnel
- Institutional Support Letter
- Data Management and Sharing Plan
- Letters of Collaboration (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Obstetric and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics Branch (OPPTB) Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- 📧 nichd_opptb_nofos@mail.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.865 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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Top States by Funding
- WA 1 awards $1,074.0M
- NC 7 awards $928.6M
- MD 4 awards $513.0M
- MA 3 awards $190.0M
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Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions, universities, and nonprofits with reproductive health research expertise can apply. You'll need institutional infrastructure to support data curation and analysis.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is October 1, 2027. Check the NIH website closer to the date for any updates.
What activities does this grant support?
It funds development and maintenance of a web-based data gateway. Supported activities include data integration, curation, visualization tool development, and platform management.
How competitive is this opportunity?
NIH grants are highly competitive. Strong applications include clear data management plans, team expertise, and demonstrated commitment to open-access principles.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary based on project scope and institutional capacity. Check the NIH FOA for specific funding guidance and budget limits.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your team's expertise in reproductive health research and bioinformatics. Include interdisciplinary team members with complementary skills.
- Detail your data integration and visualization approach. Reviewers want to see a clear technical plan for creating an accessible, user-friendly platform.
- Highlight commitment to open-access principles. Explain how your gateway will serve the broader research community and reduce research silos.
- Address sustainability and maintenance. Describe how the platform will be maintained and updated beyond the grant period.
- Connect your proposal to the PRGLAC Task Force recommendations. Demonstrate alignment with national research priorities on pregnant and lactating women's health.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing a narrow tool serving only one research group instead of a shared community resource. Underestimating the technical and staffing effort required to curate and maintain multi-omic datasets. Failing to address long-term sustainability and governance of the Gateway beyond the initial funding period.
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