Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-26-040
NIH Grant Funding for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
February 11, 2026
Respond By
March 05, 2029
Identifier
PAR-26-040
NAICS
541715, 541714
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), supports research in bioinformatics and computational biology: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Library of Medicine (NLM) - Scope of Opportunity: - Grant funding for research projects advancing bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and computational biology - Emphasis on innovative methods, tools, and technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale computational platforms - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, businesses, and eligible foreign organizations/components - Foreign subawards/subcontracts are prohibited, except for unfunded collaborations or procurement of unique equipment/supplies from foreign vendors - Funding Details: - Assistance Listing 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance) - Total expected funding: $2,500,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 10 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service line items are identified, as this is a research grant rather than a procurement of goods or services
Description
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks applications for research projects that drive innovation and advanced development in bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and computational biology. The initiative supports creation and implementation of cutting-edge methods and tools to transform biomedical data science. It aims to leverage technologies like AI, machine learning, and large-scale computational platforms to extract knowledge from complex biological datasets. The research will contribute to improving individual and population health outcomes.