Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) 2.0

About this grant

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), in conjunction with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) as a part of the congressionally mandated  NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to leverage and accelerate the progress achieved in the Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) Consortium. The NOFO aims to more fully refine and map the innervation of the Grant Number: RFA-AR-26-006. Expected awards: 8.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 8

How to apply

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5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: RFA-AR-26-006
7. 7Posted: 2026-01-22

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