The CAIRIBU U24 Interactions Core curates and maintains a collection of funding opportunities for CAIRIBU-affiliated investigators. This includes grants from the National Institutes of Health, institution-specific funding aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement in research, and various funding sources that support non-malignant urologic research.
See below for the latest NIH and other extramural research funding opportunities
[Effective June 1, 2026] NIH Implements Changes to Domestic Subawards
Effective June 1, 2026, per NOT-OD-26-062, all prime recipients are required to obtain NIH prior approval when adding a new domestic subaward to a project post-award, when the arrangement was not originally a part of the peer-reviewed and approved application. The new prior approval requirement is intended to ensure that NIH is aware of all subaward activities for each NIH project. Requests must be submitted in the eRA Commons Prior Approval Module using the “Other Request” type.
March 30, 2026[Updated Sep 2025]: NIH Simplified Review Framework
NIH has implemented a simplified framework for the peer review of the majority of competing research project grant applications, beginning with submissions with due dates of January 25, 2025. Under the simplified review framework, the five regulatory criteria (Significance, Investigators, Innovation, Approach, Environment) are reorganized into 3 factors: (1) Importance of the Research (Significance, Innovation), (2) Rigor and Feasibility (Approach), and (3) Expertise and Resources.
December 1, 2025[IMPORTANT NOTICE] New NIH Policy: Annual Application Cap and AI Use
The NIH issued a new policy (NOT-OD-25-132) that will impact proposal submissions beginning September 25, 2025. Key points: (1) Application Cap: Each PI (or MPI team) will be limited to six applications per calendar year across all NIH deadlines, (2) AI Use: NIH emphasizes that applications must reflect original scientific thought. Use of generative AI tools is permitted for drafting support, but final content must be authored by the PI/team.
December 1, 2025
NIDDK Funding Announcements
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
For predoctoral students to obtain individualized, mentored research training from appropriate faculty sponsors while conducting biomedical research in scientific health-related fields. The proposed mentored research training must address the candidate’s identified research training and career goals and enhance the candidate's potential to successfully transition to the next phase of their biomedical research career. [Posted 6/13/25. Expires 5/8/28.]
Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supports programs 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. Institutions should submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines not expected or required. May include multiple departments within and across institutions. 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. [Posted 12/10/2025. Expires 5/26/2028.]
Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
To bring together basic and clinical investigators to enhance communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and effectiveness of ongoing research in Diabetes Research Centers topic areas. Shared access to specialized technical resources (research cores) and support for a Pilot and Feasibility Program (P&F) will provide the capability for accomplishments greater than those that would be possible by individual research project grant support alone. [Posted 12/5/2025. Expires 1/28/2027.]
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Providers a new pathway for ESIs to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. Open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers, including NIDDK, NIA, NICHD, & NIAD. [Posted 8/25/2025. Expires 8/26/2028.]
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supports the career development of individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. [Posted 4/9/2024. Expires 5/8/2027]
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Funding Announcements From Other NIH Institutes
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
For predoctoral students to obtain individualized, mentored research training from appropriate faculty sponsors while conducting biomedical research in scientific health-related fields. The proposed mentored research training must address the candidate’s identified research training and career goals and enhance the candidate's potential to successfully transition to the next phase of their biomedical research career. [Posted 6/13/25. Expires 5/8/28.]
BRAIN Initiative: Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
For efforts to disseminate resources for integration into neuroscience research practice. The resource(s) should be relevant to the goals of the BRAIN Initiative, shared broadly to the neuroscience community and address compelling needs of neuroscience researchers that are otherwise unavailable or impractical in their current form. May be relevant to research pertaining to the spinal cord and brain-bladder connections. [Posted 2/9/2026. Expires 10/7/2028.]
Advancing Bioinformatics, Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
For projects driving groundbreaking innovation and advanced development in bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and computational biology. Supports creation and implementation of cutting-edge methods, tools, and approaches that can transform the landscape of biomedical data science given the growing need to leverage transformative technologies — such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and large-scale computational platforms — to extract actionable knowledge from vast, diverse, and complex biological datasets. [Posted 2/11/2026. Expires 3/6/2029.]
Research Grants in Clinical Informatics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Supports research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical informatics tools and methods that enable data-driven discovery, promote evidence-based decision-making, and support personalized and precision health care. Ideal projects transform raw and heterogeneous health data into actionable knowledge, to develop innovative tools, and to implement practical applications with broad clinical applications. [Posted 2/11/2026. Expires 3/6/2029.]
Resource-Related Research Projects for Development of Models and Related Materials for Studying Human Health and Diseases (R24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Projects (1) developing, characterizing, or improving research models of human health and diseases, (2) developing biology based new approach methodologies (NAMs) applicable to human health and diseases, or (3) improving access to information about or generated from the use of models of human disease. Must: (1) broadly apply to >1 NIH Institutes or Centers' scientific interests, (2) evaluate diseases and processes that impact multiple organ systems, (3) describe the need for and potential impact of the proposed resources. [Posted 12/5/2025. Expires 9/29/2028.]
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AUA Funding Announcements
Science and Quality Fellow Program
The Science and Quality Fellow Program advances the fields of guidelines, quality, and data. It also helps residents and fellows develop insight into how the AUA develops and promotes the advancement of evidence-based science.
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Funding Announcements From Societies and Other Sources
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Early Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for All Basic Biomedical Sciences
3 years of funding to support early postdoctoral research training in all basic biomedical sciences.
DARPA Biological Technologies Broad Agency Announcement
Up to $2m for Procurement Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, or Other Transaction Agreements. Relevant topics include: machine learning/AI, human performance, and biomedical or biodefense. Submit abstract (2 pgs describing Goals and Impact, Technical Approach, and Capabilities/Management Plan) to be invited for to submit proposal. [Abstract deadline: 9/30/26.]
Air Force Funding for Human Health and Performance
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially later technical and cost proposals) relevant to aerospace physiology, aerospace medicine, public health and preventative medicine, wearable technology, occupational medicine, bioenvironmental engineering, and more. [Accepting white papers now through 9/30/27. RFPs sent by invitation only.]
PCORI Funding for High-Impact Patient-Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research
Up to $12m to support patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects. Relevant special area of emphasis includes management of urogynecological and pelvic pain, though submissions are not limited to this topic. [LOI due 4/28/2026]
Clinical Repurposing Research to Impact Veterans/Military 2026
Up to $75,000 (including required institutional match) for clinical repurposing trials from US-based research institutions using already approved treatments to address unmet and high-priority medical needs of US veterans and/or active US military, such as mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and brain injuries. Additional $5,000 - $15,000 available for approved community engagement costs. [LOI deadline: 5/29/26.]
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Aging-Related Funding Announcements
Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience
$5K for research and/or academic advancement (workshops, conferences, etc) for graduate students with a track record of high-quality and relevant research in geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline. Must have completed 2y of doctoral program. Students need to be nominated by their graduate school mentor, faculty member or other senior professional. Nominations are reviewed based on leadership potential rather than a research project. [Nominations and supporting materials due 5/8/26.]
Funding to Present Aging Research Findings at Conference
Up to $2,000 to cover travel expenses and meeting-related fees to encourage investigators in the field of aging research to present findings at an annual scientific or medical specialty association meeting where aging-related research is not the primary focus. [Applications accepted on a rolling basis.]
Biology of Aging Rapid Data Award
Up to $10,000 supporting efficient acquisition of data for grant applications or publications relevant to the biology of aging and mechanisms linking aging to aging-associated diseases. Open to all investigators, esp those outside the University of Rochester. All projects should utilize Upstate NY NSC Research Core services. Collaboration with other Nathan Shock Centers strongly encouraged. [Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly.]
Fund for Conferences on Understanding Human Lifespan and Processes of Aging
Up to $10,000 to support scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to the mission of the Hevolution Foundation. Larger support may be considered. Open to non-profit organizations, public and private universities, colleges, laboratories and government agencies in North America, the UK, and EU countries hosting meetings in said regions. [Annual applications deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31.]
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Supports the early and conceptual stages of exploratory and developmental research projects that may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. [Posted 12/18/2024. Expires 01/08/2028.]
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Travel Awards
Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience
$5K for research and/or academic advancement (workshops, conferences, etc) for graduate students with a track record of high-quality and relevant research in geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline. Must have completed 2y of doctoral program. Students need to be nominated by their graduate school mentor, faculty member or other senior professional. Nominations are reviewed based on leadership potential rather than a research project. [Nominations and supporting materials due 5/8/26.]
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Institution-Specific CTSA Stakeholder Engagement Funding Announcements
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NIH Data Book – The NIH Data Book (NDB) provides basic summary statistics on extramural grants and contract awards, grant applications, the organizations that NIH supports, the trainees and fellows supported through NIH programs, and the national biomedical workforce.
Go HERE for a 1-page CAIRIBU Interactions Core document that spells out the requirements and provides links to resources. These include a site for creating your own DMS plan and various dkNET resources (e.g., archived webinars and recordings about creating and sustaining a FAIR biomedical data ecosystem and FAIR data principles short tutorial video for preparing a DMS plan and finding data repositories; curated list of data repositories for publishing your data). A couple of sample plans are linked below: