Capacity Building

Support for research workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and improvements to research, training, and administrative capability at biomedical and behavioral research organizations.

Purpose

By funding improvements that support the biomedical workforce and research capability, the recipient institution and its research staff can more effectively compete for grants and complete high-quality research.  

Programs

You’ll find funding opportunities that support capacity building activities across a number of NIH programs including research, exploratory development, centers, instrumentation, planning and more.

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