Open PAR-26-040 CFDA 93.879 Discretionary

Advancing Bioinformatics, Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted by National Institutes of Health

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Advancing Bioinformatics, Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) — is cataloged under number PAR-26-040 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.879, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on February 11, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $250,000. The agency has projected $2.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $2.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $250,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on March 5, 2029 — roughly 1004 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $250,000

Close Date

March 5, 2029

Posted

February 11, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,500,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks applications for research projects that drive groundbreaking innovation and advanced development in the fields of bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and computational biology. The primary goal of this initiative is to support the creation and implementation of cutting-edge methods, tools, and approaches that can transform the landscape of biomedical data science. This NOFO aims to address the growing need to leverage transformative technologies — such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and large-scale computational platforms — to extract actionable knowledge from vast, diverse, and complex biological datasets. By enabling more effective interpretation and integration of multi-dimensional biological and biomedical data, this research will ultimately contribute to improving individual and population health outcomes.

Eligibility

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Agency Contact

NLM Extramural Programs<br/>NLMProgram@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 11, 2026
Close Date March 5, 2029
Archive Date May 4, 2029
Last Updated February 11, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Advancing Bioinformatics, Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.879. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks applications for research projects that drive groundbreaking innovation and advanced development in the fields of bioinformatics, translational bioinformat...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is March 5, 2029.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $250,000. Total estimated funding: $2,500,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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