Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions seeking to establish or strengthen research training networks in kidney, urologic, and hematologic fields. Applicants must be domestic nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or government entities with institutional capacity to conduct research. The award supports training programs that develop the research workforce in these biomedical specialties. Clinical trials are not permitted as primary grant activities. Institutions need strong research infrastructure and commitment to mentored training of early-career investigators.
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Program description
Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Form
- Project Narrative (research training plan)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (PIs and key mentors)
- Institutional Letters of Support
- Evidence of Institutional Commitment
- Diversity Plan
- Trainee Recruitment and Selection Plan
Program contact
- 👤 National Institutes of Health
- 📧 NIDDK_KUH@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-2541
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.847 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$438,527,853
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$200,221,259
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$152,979,352
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$112,529,392
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$66,521,567
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$45,186,589
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$39,699,167
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$37,490,770
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$34,242,949
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$31,624,784
Top States by Funding
- WA 3 awards $492.3M
- NC 4 awards $291.6M
- FL 2 awards $184.1M
- MA 6 awards $168.4M
- PA 6 awards $168.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.847). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,971,472,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,043,166,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $111,289,000 |
FAQ
What types of institutions can apply?
Academic medical centers, universities, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions can apply. Institutions must demonstrate established research capacity and mentorship capabilities.
What activities does this award support?
The grant funds research training programs, mentoring infrastructure, and workforce development. Clinical trials and clinical care delivery are not eligible activities.
How much funding is typically available?
NIH institutional awards typically range from $150,000 to $500,000 annually. Specific amounts vary by review outcome and institutional needs.
How competitive is this program?
These programs are moderately to highly competitive. Strong letters of support and demonstrated institutional commitment to research training are essential for success.
What is the funding duration?
Awards are typically made for 5 years of support with potential for renewal based on performance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate strong institutional commitment with letters of support from leadership, including deans and department chairs.
- Show a clear pipeline: how trainees progress from recruitment through career establishment in kidney, urologic, or hematologic research.
- Highlight existing mentorship infrastructure and track record of trainee success and career outcomes.
- Build a diverse cohort plan that reflects commitment to broadening representation in research across these specialties.
- Connect your training model to workforce needs in kidney, urologic, and hematologic fields identified in NIH strategic plans.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak institutional commitment signals or lack of dedicated mentorship structure. Applications without data showing prior trainee outcomes or career trajectories. Failing to address how clinical trial prohibition affects your proposed training activities.
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