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NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

National Institutes of Health has posted this education grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 4, 2026.

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Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Posted
Jul 17, 2024
Opportunity number
RFA-OD-24-011
CFDA
93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.396, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879

Opportunity description

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to provide salary support for exceptional Research Software Engineers (RSEs) that contribute their skills to the development and dissemination of biomedical, behavioral or health related software, tools, and algorithms as well as to the training of prospective users of these tools.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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