January 29, 2026

Researcher's Alert February 2, 2026

Office of the Vice President for Research Affairs


Announcements

NIH – Reminder on SciENcv and Other Support

The use of SciENcv becomes effective January 25, 2026. This Guide Notice provides details for the Common Forms, NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement, and instructions required for use for application due dates and Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) submissions on or after January 25, 2026. This applies to all Key Personnel.

  • On or before September 15, 2025, users will find options to create the “NIH Current and Pending (Other) Support PREVIEW Common Form” and “NIH Biographical Sketch PREVIEW Common Form” in SciENcv.
  • For the NIH Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement, you will complete both forms in a single user interface within SciENcv.

Please review the links below for important information. The first link contains the official announcement and provides helpful tips and guidance on using SciENcv. The second link will take you directly to SciENcv

 

 

Funding Opportunities

If you're considering applying for grants, whether it's research, community-focused, technology-related, or something else, below you will find Funding Opportunity information to help guide you.

Leukemia Research Foundation

The Leukemia Research Foundation will provide grants for new investigator research projects that will have an impact on leukemia. MDS proposals will also be accepted

 

PFIZER

Quality Improvement in Molecular Testing Pathways for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)- Seeking to fund sustainable projects that improve biomarker testing practices, strengthen targeted therapy selection, and support care teams in implementing patient-centered protocols.

 

Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS)- To expand access to new technology-supported care options that help people improve their health and prevent and manage chronic disease.

 

NIH

HIV Vaccine Research and Design (HIV RAD) Program (P01 Clinical Trial Not allowed) PAR-24-037-To support multi-component, multi-disciplinary projects that address scientific questions relevant to AIDS prophylactic vaccine discovery research.

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) PA-25-168- To develop and/or enhance predoctoral and postdoctoral research training. To help ensure that a highly trained workforce is available to meet the needs of the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research agenda.

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-AG-26-010- To support educational activities that compliment and/or enhance training opportunities to ensure a workforce that is well prepared to meet the nation’s biomedical. Behavioral and clinical research needs.

BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models, and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-DA-27-004-Aim to revolutionize our understanding of the brain and its function. To focus on new technologies and tools to map, monitor, and modulate brain circuits in model systems, toward the ultimate goal of treating and curing brain disorders.

  • Application Deadline: October 6, 2026
  • $150,000 to $350,000 in Direct Costs per year
  • 3-Year Project Period

For more NIH funding, click on the following link: https://grants.nih.gov/funding/nih-guide-for-grants-and-contracts

 

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)-NSF 22-586-Supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.

 

 

Forecasted Funding

NIH

NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award- Release Date: Coming soon.To promote the development of entrepreneurial education programs that are designed to broaden the skillsets of graduate students and post-doc researchers, as well as early career master’s, and Ph.D scientists.

Research Education Program-Research Experiences R25 PA-26-082- Estimated Post Date: March 25, 2026. To support research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. To complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/5d178606-a977-4ffe-bddf-bfe72eeb4c43

Research Education Program-Mentoring Activities & Networks (R25/UE5) PA-06-083-Estimated Post Date: March 25, 2026.- To support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.

 

HRSA

Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD Program- Estimated Post Date February 2026. To strengthen the physician workforce in rural communities. For more information about program expectations and past applications, click on the following link: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/4b8c6fc1-6503-4e61-b939-bcfd0df080b6

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning-Estimated Post Date February 2026. Helps organizations conduct needs assessments, create partnerships, and develop plans for sustainable prevention, treatment, and recovery services. For more information, click on the link below.

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361018

 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

MAHA ELEVATE (Make America Healthy Again)-CMS will release a NOFO in early 2026 for the first cohort. The proposals will utilize evidence-based, whole-person care approaches, including functional or lifestyle medicine interventions. For more information, click on the link below.

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/maha-elevate

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