Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-AG-26-022
Presolicitation Notice: Research Grants for Precision Aging and Cognitive Health (NIH/NIA)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
November 24, 2025
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
RFA-AG-26-022
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a presolicitation notice from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for upcoming research grants focused on advancing precision aging and cognitive health. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Scope of Opportunity: - Seeks research projects using novel and advanced study designs, methods, or analytic approaches - Includes machine learning, artificial intelligence, and adaptive designs - Goal is to develop individualized health and function profiles for older adults - Supports personalized prevention plans and interventions for cognitive and brain health - Research may include both animal models and human studies - Analysis can range from cellular to societal level - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are mentioned - This is a grant opportunity for research, not a procurement of commercial goods or services - Eligibility and Funding: - Broad eligibility: educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations - Funding instrument is a grant (R01 activity code) - No cost sharing or matching required - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative, individualized approaches to aging and cognitive health - Focus on advanced analytics and technology integration - No specific quantities, vendors, or OEMs referenced in the notice
Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for developing or incorporating novel study designs, methods, and analytic approaches using machine learning, artificial intelligence, and adaptive designs. The goal is to discover health and function profiles at the individual level to enable personalized prevention plans and interventions for cognitive and brain health in older adults. The initiative supports both basic research in animal models and the development of human profiles across multiple levels of analysis from cellular to societal. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice allows potential applicants time to prepare responsive projects and collaborations.