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NLM Institutional Grants for Research Training in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, and AI

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.879 -- Medical Library Assistance

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Description

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) invites applications for innovative predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs that prepare the next generation of researchers in biomedical informatics, data science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). NLM emphasizes cutting-edge, forward-looking training experiences that equip trainees to address complex health and biomedical challenges through advanced computational approaches. Applications may propose the creation of new training programs or the renewal of existing NLM-supported programs. These programs are designed to meet the growing demand for researchers with deep expertise in biomedical computing, data science, and AI/ML, with clear relevance to health and biomedical research. Recognizing the inherently interdisciplinary nature of these fields, NLM seeks programs that integrate methods and perspectives across disciplines to advance biomedical informatics, data science, and AI/ML.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

NLMProgram@nih.gov

NLMProgram@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

June 2, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

September 25, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

January 30, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$12,000,000

Program Funding

25

Expected awards

$500,000

Award Minimum

$775,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-LM-26-004

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

February 18, 2026

Archive date:

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