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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Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Medical Library Assistance
National Institutes of Health
Agency Contact
NLM Extramural Programs<br/>NLMProgram@nih.gov
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