Skip to main content

Feasibility Studies to Inform the Design of Future Clinical Trials

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.213 -- Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

Description

The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose feasibility studies that could inform the design and conduct of subsequent definitive clinical trials (e.g., efficacy, effectiveness, pragmatic, dissemination and implementation, phase/stage II or later trials). Applications to this NOFO should demonstrate that the proposed feasibility research is scientifically necessary to design or plan the subsequent definitive clinical trial. Studies may utilize mixed methods and feasibility clinical trials to assess feasibility of recruitment, randomization, retention, intervention delivery, data collection, adherence, acceptability, and/or develop or adapt intervention components or protocols. The proposed feasibility research should enhance the rigor and reproducibility of the future trial methods. The subsequent definitive clinical trial should have the potential to make a significant impact on public health.

Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. Investigators with expertise in clinical trial planning, design, implementation, intervention development, and/or stakeholder engagement are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Government

  • State governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments
  • Special district governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Additional information

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;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Grantor contact information

Description

NCCIH Division of Extramural Research Program Officer Please contact via e-mail

Email

NCCIHDERFunding@nih.gov

NCCIHDERFunding@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

--

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

November 24, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

February 16, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

December 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

December 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2028

Application process

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

Award

$--

Program Funding

--

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-28-011

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

April 28, 2026

Archive date:

--

HHS.gov

An official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov