Description
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is soliciting up to 25 new or renewal T15 training grants to develop pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral programs in biomedical informatics, data science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. Awards range from $500,000 to $775,000 per institution and are intended to support multi‑year (typically 5‑year) training environments that produce highly skilled researchers capable of tackling complex health‑related computational challenges. Eligible applicants include public and private higher‑education institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and for‑profit entities (excluding foreign institutions). The grant emphasizes interdisciplinary curricula, innovative computational methods, and strong integration with NIH Institutes and Centers.
• Funding mechanism: NIH T15 training grant (grant award)
• Total estimated funding: $12‑17 M across 25 awards
• Award size: $500 K – $775 K per institution (multi‑year)
• Eligible entities: U.S. higher‑education institutions, nonprofits, tribal governments, for‑profits (see eligibility list)
• Application window: Oct 16 2026 – Feb 11 2027 (submission deadline)
• Anticipated award date: Jan 30 2027; project start likely Jul 1 2027
• Required deliverables: annual progress reports (RPPR), trainee appointment forms (PHS 2271), final close‑out reporting
• No cost‑sharing required
• Primary contact: NLM Extramural Programs (email [email protected])