Ensuring Research Integrity – Conferences and Workshops Program (CWP)
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions and organizations that plan and deliver conferences on research integrity. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and professional organizations. Projects must focus on research integrity training and compliance with federal regulations. Geographic scope is national; conferences can be held anywhere in the U.S.
Activities supported include thematic conferences, skill-building workshops, and outreach events. All events may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Projects should produce tangible outputs that enhance transparency, reproducibility, and responsible conduct of research.
Not the right fit? Find grants for your organization in 5 questions →
Program description
This notice solicits applications for projects to plan and implement conferences on research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. part 93. In-person and virtual conferences, or a combination of both, will be considered for funding. This initiative advances Administration priorities to strengthen scientific integrity and research integrity and promote principles of gold standard science – including transparency, reproducibility, and scientific rigor. Conferences must be designed to provide a forum for discussion and produce tangible outcomes related to at least one of the following focus areas: 1) Organization of thematic conference; 2) Skill Building Workshops; and/or 3) Outreach and Education Events. Through these conferences and workshops, the program aims to support the dissemination of evidence-based practices, tools, and approaches that enhance credibility, transparency, and responsible conduct of research and can be applied across institutions and the broader research community.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Conference/workshop plan with expected outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.085 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
-
$668,249
-
$300,000
-
$299,588
-
$250,000
-
$247,817
-
$245,885
-
$78,817
-
$75,000
-
$75,000
-
$50,000
Top States by Funding
- MD 2 awards $0.7M
- IL 3 awards $0.6M
- PA 3 awards $0.3M
- MI 1 awards $0.3M
- FL 1 awards $0.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.085). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $521,652 | |
| 2025 | $697,617 | |
| 2026 est. | $697,617 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and professional organizations can apply. Your organization should have capacity to plan and execute a quality conference or workshop.
What activities does this grant fund?
It funds planning and implementation of conferences, workshops, and outreach events focused on research integrity. Events may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
What are the typical award amounts?
Awards range from $25,000 to $50,000. Total funding available is $100,000.
Is cost sharing required?
No, there is no cost-sharing requirement for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 27, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on one or more of the three core areas: thematic conferences, skill-building, or outreach events. Clear focus strengthens competitiveness.
- Emphasize tangible outcomes and deliverables. Specify what materials, resources, or training products will result from your conference.
- Demonstrate broad reach and impact. Show how your event will influence research practices across multiple institutions or disciplines.
- Include realistic budgets with clear justification. Allocate funds thoughtfully across planning, venue, speakers, and dissemination.
- Plan for dissemination beyond the event itself. Explain how findings and tools will be shared with the broader research community after the conference.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague conference goals without specific outcomes. Unclear connection to research integrity or 42 C.F.R. part 93 requirements. Unrealistic budgets or timelines for event execution.
Similar grants
- CLOSED Ensuring Research Integrity – Research on Research Integrity (RRI) — Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- OPEN Ensuring Research Integrity – Program Development and Evaluation Program (PDE) — Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- OPEN Ensuring Research Integrity – Research on Research Integrity Program (RRI) — Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- OPEN NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) — National Institutes of Health
- CLOSED FDA Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) — Food and Drug Administration