Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

HHS-NIH11 RFA-AI-27-005
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 11/10/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$18,000,000
Expected Number of Awards
1

Description

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support a Clinical Research Network (CRN) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The program aims to design, implement, and manage clinical research that addresses pivotal clinical questions related to AMR through a coordinated and integrated CRN. The CRN will comprise four centers: the Scientific Leadership Center (SLC), the Clinical Operations Center (COC), the Laboratory Center (LC), and the Statistics and Data Coordination Center (SDCC).

Synopsis

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support a Clinical Research Network (CRN) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The program aims to design, implement, and manage clinical research that addresses pivotal clinical questions related to AMR through a coordinated and integrated CRN. The CRN will comprise four centers: the Scientific Leadership Center (SLC), the Clinical Operations Center (COC), the Laboratory Center (LC), and the Statistics and Data Coordination Center (SDCC).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Funding Activity Categories

Health

CFDA Numbers

  • 93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

Contact Information

Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301-402-2541
Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
AMRClinicalResearchNetworkContact@mail.nih.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2026 11:10:33 AM EDT

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