Limited Competition: High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs in Clinical and Translational Science (Clinical Trials Optional)

About this grant

The purpose of the High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs (SIPs) is to support the development and demonstration of unique hub capabilities, research platforms and/or resources to address in a timely manner critical gap areas and/or roadblocks in clinical and translational science at awarded Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program Hubs. Successful programs supported through this funding opportunity are expected to lay a strong foundation for future adoption and/or dissemina Grant Number: PAR-26-128.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• All applicant organizations and/or active award recipients for PAR-24-272 Clinical and Translational Science Award (UM1 Clinical Trial Optional) are eligible to apply for Specialized Innovation Programs (SIPs) under this NOFO. Only the primary UM1 CTSA program hub organization is eligible to apply (not partner or collaborator institutions).Companion optional applications may be submitted under the

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: PAR-26-128
7. 7Posted: 2026-03-09

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