Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-26-117
NIH Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
February 06, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
PAR-26-117
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks applications for the Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program, supporting advanced research training for scientists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Program Focus: - Advanced research training in infectious diseases relevant to the U.S. and global health - Emphasis on diseases offering unique research opportunities not available in the U.S. - Services Requested: - Long-term and short-term research training for LMIC scientists - Mentorship and instruction in data-driven science, professional skills, responsible conduct of research, and biosafety - Trainee research projects leveraging NIH-funded studies - Unique Requirements: - Projects must enhance international collaborations and develop diagnostic, preventive, or treatment interventions, especially for low-resource settings - No specific OEMs, products, or vendors are named, as this is a grant for research training - Eligibility: - U.S. and foreign institutions of higher education and nonprofits may apply - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description
This initiative supports advanced research training programs for low- and middle-income country scientists on infectious diseases that pose a potential threat to the U.S. and offer unique research opportunities not readily available in the U.S. Programs provide long-term research training, short-term training activities, mentorship, and training in data-driven science, professional skills, responsible conduct of research, and biosafety. Trainee projects will leverage NIH-funded studies to enhance international research collaborations and develop diagnostic, preventive, or treatment interventions suited to low resource settings globally.