Exploratory Grants--Cooperative Agreements (U56)

To support planning for new programs, expansion or modification of existing resources, and feasibility studies to explore various to the development of interdisciplinary programs that offer potential solutions to problems of special significance to the mission of the NIH. These exploratory studies may lead to specialized or comprehensive centers. Substantial Federal programmatic staff involvement is intended to assist investigators during performance of the research activities, as defined in the terms and conditions of award.

Award Information

  • Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreements
  • Budget Mechanism Code: OR - Other Research Related

Due Dates

The Key Dates section of funding opportunities lists specific due dates. Many opportunities indicate Standard Due Dates apply.

Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) Review and Award Cycles
New Renewal, Resubmission,
Revision as Allowed
AIDS and AIDS Related
Grant Applications
Scientific Merit Review Advisory Council
Review
Earliest Start Date

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