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Development of Candidate Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) and Technologies Against Radiological/Nuclear or Chemical Threats (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

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93.867 -- Vision Research

93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs

93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

93.837 -- Cardiovascular Diseases Research

93.233 -- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

93.839 -- Blood Diseases and Resources Research

93.838 -- Lung Diseases Research

93.840 -- Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders

Last Updated: September 1, 2026
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support research that advances understanding of the natural history of radiation or chemical exposures; develops relevant injury models; identifies and validates diagnostic tools, biomarkers, or triage technologies; and supports the development of effective medical countermeasures (MCMs) to mitigate or treat acute and/or delayed injuries resulting from radiological/nuclear or chemical public health emergencies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Government

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

Business

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

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Grantor contact information

Description

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) RADCHEM_U01@mail.nih.gov

Email

RADCHEM_U01@mail.nih.gov

RADCHEM_U01@mail.nih.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
RFA-AI-27-014-Full-Announcement.html
RFA-AI-27-014-Full-Announcement.html
Sep 1, 2026 11:55 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: October 9, 2028

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-AI-27-014

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

September 1, 2026

Archive date:

December 8, 2028

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