Mobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in Low and Middle Income Countries (R21/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage exploratory/developmental research applications that propose to study the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative mobile health (mHealth) interventions or tools specifically suited for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that utilize new or emerging technology, platforms, systems, or analytics. The overall goal of the program is to catalyze innovation through multidisciplinary research that addresses global health problems, develop an evidence base for the use of mHealth technology to improve clinical and public health outcomes, and strengthen mHealth research capacity in LMICs. Applicants are required to propose partnerships between at least one U.S. institution and one LMIC institution.

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

Government

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

Education

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

Miscellaneous

Other

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-23-318-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-23-318 Full Announcement Text	Dec 6, 2023 04:31 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-318.html

Archived: January 2, 2025

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$125,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-23-318

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Income security and social services

Health

Education

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

December 6, 2023

Archive date:

January 2, 2025