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View full policyInstitutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR)
National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
<p>The Institutional Development Award program develops biomedical research capacity in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding (IDeA states). The IDeA Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) Notice of Funding Opportunity supports two programmatic tracks to build clinical and translational research capacity to enable research on diseases and health challenges prevalent in IDeA states. <strong>IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Development (CTR-D)</strong> awards focus on clinical and translational research workforce development and infrastructure enhancement at health research organizations in IDeA states that have limited clinical research capacity<strong>. IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Network (CTR-N)</strong> awards support statewide or multi-state networks of health research organizations to expand existing infrastructure, develop the research workforce to enhance the network organization’s ability to design and implement competitive clinical and translational research programs, and coordinate clinical research activities state-wide and/or across IDeA states.</p>
Grant Summary
Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-10-09 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligibility is restricted to institutions that meet the following criteria:Are located in an IDeA-eligible state, commonwealth, or jurisdiction, which are Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming; andAward doctoral degrees in the health-related sciences or are independent biomedical research institutes/medical centers with ongoing biomedical research programs funded by the NIH or other federal agencies.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-10-09
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR)?
Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) provide?
Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) deadline?
Applications for Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) are due 2026-10-09 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR)?
To apply for Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.