Single Source: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions in IDeA-eligible states seeking to build clinical research capacity. Eligible organizations must be health research institutions located in states that historically receive low NIH funding. Projects focus on strengthening clinical trial infrastructure, training research coordinators, and building real-world data networks. The award supports clinical and translational research capacity, not basic science research.
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Key dates
- May 27, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 28, 2027 Application deadline in 374 days
- Jul 1, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2028 Project start
Program description
The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program supports biomedical research capacity building in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding. One such program, the IDeA Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) award, supports clinical and translational (C&T) research capacity building to enable research on diseases and health challenges prevalent in IDeA states. Significantly increasing the number of clinical trials and complex observational studies in IDeA states is a pressing need that requires continued efforts to strengthen clinical research capacity and employ innovative approaches that maximize the use of existing resources. The IDeA Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC) was funded in 2023 to increase the capacity in IDeA states to conduct clinical trials and complex observational studies by:
- strengthening communication and developing collaborations between health research institutions in IDeA states and clinical trial sponsors; and
- developing clinical research coordinators with the knowledge and skills to manage clinical trials and complex observational studies.
The goals of the continuance of the I-CCRC program are to:
- Address research design and compliance barriers associated with conducting clinical trials and complex observational studies.
- Strengthen communication and develop collaborations between health research institutions in IDeA-eligible states and clinical trial sponsors.
- Train clinical trial and observational study coordinators with the knowledge and skills to manage clinical studies.
- Provide professional development and research methodology-training services to professional staff and research investigators.
- Build real world data research infrastructure to engage practice-based research networks/community clinics and multi-site clinical trials to increase participation, efficiency, and impact.
This is a Forecast for a Single Source that will invite an application from an eligible organization to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application will be peer-reviewed, and only a meritorious application will be considered for funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional commitment letter
- Organizational capacity/capability statements
- Letters of support from clinical sponsors or practice networks
Program contact
- 👤 NIGMS IDeA Clinical Research Resource Center
- 📧 NIGMS_ICRRC@mail.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.859 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$77,061,081
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$65,300,599
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$64,096,874
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$62,932,780
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$59,464,779
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$57,271,194
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$56,978,109
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$56,938,161
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$56,890,714
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$56,074,483
Top States by Funding
- OK 6 awards $208.0M
- DE 5 awards $192.3M
- NY 6 awards $190.1M
- CA 6 awards $184.0M
- NE 5 awards $167.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.859). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $3,085,929,426 | |
| 2025 | $3,092,472,727 | |
| 2026 est. | $3,093,422,000 |
FAQ
Which states are IDeA-eligible?
IDeA-eligible states are those receiving historically low NIH funding levels. Check the NIH IDeA program website for the current list of qualifying states.
Can private research companies apply?
This grant targets health research institutions. For-profit entities should verify eligibility through the program announcement or NIH contacts.
What activities does the grant support?
Funding supports clinical trial infrastructure, coordinator training, research design consulting, and real-world data networks in IDeA states.
Is this a single-award or multi-award program?
This is a single-source award directed to one eligible organization. It is not open to broad competition.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts are not specified in the announcement. Contact the program officer for funding expectations.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Highlight your institution's track record supporting clinical research in an IDeA-eligible state. - Describe concrete plans to strengthen clinical trial coordination and research networks. - Include letters of support from clinical trial sponsors or practice-based research networks. - Emphasize how your proposal will increase clinical trial capacity and participation in your region. - Detail training approaches for clinical research coordinators and professional development offerings.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting a proposal focused on basic science rather than clinical and translational research capacity. Failing to demonstrate institutional commitment and existing clinical research infrastructure. Proposing training or services that duplicate existing IDeA CTR resources without clear coordination.
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