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ForecastedOpportunity PAR-26-117

Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of August 6, 2026; forecast dates can change. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private colleges & universities and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.989 (International Research and Research Training).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted
Feb 6, 2026
Est. close date
Aug 6, 2026
Est. award date
Mar 15, 2027
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
Not specified
Est. total funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary
Fiscal year
FY2027

Who can apply

  • Public colleges & universities
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Other Eligible ApplicantsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

This initiative supports rigorous advanced research training programs for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists on infectious diseases that pose a potential threat to the U.S. and present special opportunities for research that are not readily available in the U.S., such as unique resources, exposed or infected populations, or environmental conditions that impact transmission. Applications must be relevant to the mission of at least one of the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices.  Each program will provide long-term research training, along with complementary short-term training activities, and will include intensive mentorship and relevant training in data-driven science, professional skills, responsible conduct of research, and biosafety.  Trainee research projects will leverage NIH-funded studies and thus will enhance NIH international investments. Research training programs will strengthen collaborations between U.S. and LMIC researchers to better understand the transmission and pathology of pathogens and to develop diagnostic, preventive or treatment interventions, especially those suited to low resource settings globally.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.989

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$67M
FY25$69.7M
FY26$70.4M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.989. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Geetha Bansal
FIC-ID@nih.gov
301-496-1492

Quick answers

Is “Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around April 16, 2026. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How do I apply for “Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-26-117), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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