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Limited Competition: Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program: Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award

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The Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program aims to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into practical treatments, diagnostics, and health interventions that enhance patient and public health by funding a national network of academic medical centers. This network provides essential infrastructure, expertise, training, and collaborative platforms needed to move research from the laboratory into clinical practice and community health settings. The current opportunity is a forecast for a limited competition soliciting applications for the Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award, designed to support the development and implementation of novel approaches, technologies, or models that amplify the impact of translational research and expedite the delivery of effective therapies to all populations. Funding is authorized under Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act, and governed by Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200. Eligible organizations may apply under this limited competition, and proposals will undergo standard National Institutes of Health peer review, with funding awarded only to meritorious applications. The announcement is issued by the National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, with specific inquiries directed to the Division of Clinical Innovation at NCATS. The forecast was posted on July 20, 2026, and further details can be accessed through the official grants.gov listing, though no set-aside type, NAICS code, or specific place of performance is indicated.

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NIH forecasts limited competition for innovative CTSA awards to accelerate translational research and improve public health.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of HealthView Agency

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541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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OfficeUSA
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The purpose of the Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into treatments, diagnostics, and health interventions that improve patient and public health by funding and coordinating a national network of academic medical centers that provide the infrastructure, expertise, training, and collaboration needed to move discoveries from the laboratory into clinical practice and community health. The purpose of the reissuance of the Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award for the CTSA Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support the collaborative development of innovative approaches, technologies, or models that synergistically enhance the impact of research, advance translational science, and bring more treatments for all people more quickly. 

Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.

This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding. 

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