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Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program

ID: PA-26-085 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

The Research Council of Finland (RCF)-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program established in 2020 fosters the expansion of U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research, generating valuable discoveries and innovations which may lead to enhancements in multiple areas of science and technology that are of mutual benefit to RCF and NIH such as population health, disease prevention, artificial intelligence in health, and quantum sensing in biomedical applications.

U.S. institutions will be encouraged to submit applications that must include significant collaboration with Finnish investigators who have received permission from RCF to participate in the joint research program. NIH will support receipt, review, and selection for funding of the projects. RCF will fully fund the Finnish investigators on collaborative grant applications while participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) will fund the U.S. component(s).

Authorities that allow Fogarty International Center to forecast this opportunity: Sections 301, 307, and 482 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241, 242, and 287b).

Background
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established a partnership program in 2020 aimed at expanding U.S.-Finland biomedical and behavioral research. The program seeks to generate valuable discoveries and innovations that benefit both RCF and NIH, focusing on areas such as population health, disease prevention, artificial intelligence in health, and quantum sensing in biomedical applications. U.S. institutions are encouraged to apply for funding with significant collaboration from Finnish investigators who have received permission from RCF.

Grant Details
The NIH will support the receipt, review, and selection for funding of projects under this partnership program. RCF will fully fund Finnish investigators involved in collaborative grant applications, while participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) will fund the U.S. components of these projects. The program is governed by Sections 301, 307, and 482 of the Public Health Service Act as amended.

Eligibility Requirements
U.S. institutions must collaborate significantly with Finnish investigators who have received permission from RCF to participate in the joint research program.

Place of Performance
The research will be conducted collaboratively between U.S. institutions and Finnish investigators.
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Overview

Agency
National Institutes of Health (NIH) [HHS]
Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.989 - International Research and Research Training
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/22/25 the National Institutes of Health forecasted grant opportunity PA-26-085 for Research Council of Finland (RCF) – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Partnership Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.989 International Research and Research Training.

Timing

Forecast Posted Date
Sept. 22, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Application Posting Date
Nov. 28, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Est. Synopsis Response Date
June 5, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
Sept. 22, 2025, 2:21 p.m. EDT
Version
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
Special district governments
County governments
Independent school districts
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations; andForeign components, as defined in the NIH Grant Policy Statement, are allowed.

Contacts

Contact
Sarah Scharf
Contact Email
sarah.scharf@nih.gov   Profile

Documents

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