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Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

ID: PAR-26-115 • Type: Posted
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Description

Posted: Dec. 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.
Posted: May 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: May 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: May 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: May 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Background
The Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C) is issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) under the Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative aims to address workforce challenges in the kidney, urologic, and hematologic research communities by fostering a vibrant and sustainable research workforce. The goal is to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers while providing them with coordinated support, resources, and networks necessary for success.

Grant Details
The U2C-TL1 award will focus on several key tasks:

1. Establishing an Administrative Core to manage resources and ensure program goals are met.

2. Creating a Networking and Professional Development Core to foster local peer networking, develop tailored educational experiences for trainees, and provide robust mentoring environments.

3. Implementing a TL1 Training Core that recruits at least five highly competitive pre- and/or post-doctoral trainees engaged in KUH research.

Each U2C-TL1 award is expected to actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), promoting collaboration across institutions.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions (public or private), nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local/state governments, tribal governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, faith-based organizations, regional organizations, and foreign organizations (with restrictions). Applicants must have an active registration in SAM.gov and eRA Commons.

Period of Performance
The maximum project period is five years. The earliest start date for awarded projects is May 25, 2026.

Grant Value
The total costs of the U2C component should not exceed 40% of the total cost of the TL1 component. The number of awards will depend on NIH appropriations and the submission of meritorious applications.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed at institutions that apply for the award; specific geographic locations are not detailed.

Overview

Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 12/10/25 the National Institutes of Health posted grant opportunity PAR-26-115 for Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) with funding of $4.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research. It is expected that 8 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 26, 2028, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 861 Days
Last Updated
Dec. 10, 2025, 2:14 p.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
July 25, 2028

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
County governments
Independent school districts
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
Additional Info
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,100,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$4,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
8

Contacts

Contact
National Institutes of Health
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(301) 402-2541

Documents

Posted documents for PAR-26-115

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