Global Collaborative Research Training on Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare entities seeking to develop international collaborative research training programs focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disorders across the entire human lifespan. Eligible applicants typically include universities, medical schools, research institutes, and 501(c)(3) organizations with demonstrated research capacity. The program supports collaborative partnerships between U.S.-based institutions and international counterparts, emphasizing cross-cultural research training, capacity building, and workforce development. Geographic scope is global, though U.S. entities must lead the collaborative effort. Supported activities include curriculum development, trainee exchanges, research methodology training, and collaborative research projects addressing NCDs such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, and mental health conditions.
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Key dates
- Feb 13, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 25, 2026 Application deadline
- Feb 16, 2027 Award announced
- Feb 27, 2027 Project start
Program description
This initiative supports rigorous institutional research training programs for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists that enhance collaborative NIH research with U.S. scientists on specific noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), disorders, and health conditions. Each program should provide research training and mentorship with complementary skills development in data management, scientific presentation and publication, responsible conduct of research and others critical to the NCD focus area. Mentored trainee research projects will leverage collaborative NIH-funded studies in LMICs to better understand the etiology and epidemiology of NCDs in low resource settings. The NCD focus of each training program must have potential benefit to LMIC health priorities as well as health needs of U.S. populations, and be relevant to the mission of at least one of the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices. Applications must specify the special opportunities through the use of unusual talents, resources, populations, or environmental conditions in the proposed LMIC that are not readily available in the U.S., or which augment existing U.S. research resources.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH form SF-424 R&R (Research and Related) application form
- Project narrative/research training plan (15 pages typical)
- Biographical sketches of key personnel (mentor, co-mentors, program director)
- Budget justification and detailed budget narrative (including international cost breakdown)
- Letters of institutional commitment and international partner support
- Current and pending support documentation
- Facilities and resources description
- Training program curriculum and timeline
- Trainee recruitment and selection plan
- Evaluation and outcomes assessment plan
- Compliance documentation (IRB/ethics approvals for international sites)
Program contact
- 👤 Division of International Training and Research (DITR) NCD Program
- 📧 FIC-NCD@nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.989 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$55,473,936
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$53,117,469
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$40,336,583
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$40,083,584
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$35,974,939
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$27,789,761
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$20,151,900
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$15,921,171
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$15,433,273
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$15,278,072
Top States by Funding
- NY 14 awards $142.0M
- IN 3 awards $71.4M
- TN 5 awards $60.0M
- CA 8 awards $46.4M
- IL 5 awards $36.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.989). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $67,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $69,732,021 | |
| 2026 est. | $70,429,341 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Typically, research universities, medical schools, hospitals, academic health centers, and research-intensive nonprofits with existing research infrastructure and international connections. Some awards may be limited to institutions with specific Carnegie classifications or NIH research experience.
What is the typical funding range?
NIH international training and collaborative research grants typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 per year depending on the scope and duration of the training program.
What types of research activities are supported?
Supported activities include collaborative research training curricula, mentorship programs, researcher exchanges, joint research projects on NCDs, capacity building in low- and middle-income countries, and development of sustainable research partnerships.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. NIH research training grants require strong preliminary data, demonstrated institutional commitment, experienced mentorship, and clear capacity-building outcomes. Success rates are typically 15-25%.
When is the deadline and how should I prepare?
Specific deadline dates vary; check NIH Grants.gov for current deadlines. Plan 4-6 months for application development, including international partner coordination, letters of support, and detailed budget narratives with justification for international activities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish strong letters of commitment from international partner institutions early; NIH reviewers scrutinize the legitimacy and capacity of all collaborative partners to ensure sustainable relationships beyond the funding period.
- Develop clear learning objectives aligned with global health priorities and demonstrate how the training will address health disparities in low- and middle-income countries or underserved populations.
- Include detailed plans for trainee recruitment, showing how you'll engage diverse participants and create pathways for them to apply skills in their home countries or communities.
- Budget conservatively for international activities and justify all cross-border expenses (travel, communications, ethical clearances) with specific deliverables tied to research outcomes.
- Highlight institutional infrastructure, mentoring capacity, and prior successful international research training to demonstrate your organization's readiness to manage complex, multi-country programs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack concrete evidence of international partner commitment—letters of support must demonstrate genuine research collaboration, not just logistical cooperation. Another frequent weakness is vague learning outcomes; reviewers expect specific, measurable competencies trainees will gain and how these advance research on NCDs globally. Applicants also underestimate the complexity of international budgeting and compliance; inadequate detail on regulatory approval processes, visa requirements, and ethical review procedures for foreign sites signals institutional naiveté and raises administrative risk concerns.
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