RFA-AI-27-016: Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Sponsor: NIH, NIAID
Internal Deadline: 05/13/2026
Institutional Submission Limit: 1
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The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support applications for the Tuberculosis (TB) Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) program. The goal of the TRACs is to develop the next generation of TB researchers and to catalyze multidisciplinary and innovative TB science by providing expertise and resources to facilitate basic and clinical TB research.

Building on the program's successes, the TRACs will continue to provide a framework to enhance basic and translational TB research, while aligning with strategic priorities outlined in 2024 NIAID TB Strategic Plan by:

• Developing the next generation of scientific leaders in TB research through mentoring, career development and funding support for New Investigators (NIs as defined by NIH) and those entering the TB field


• Fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across all aspects of TB research


• Providing support for resources, services and training for TB basic research


• Strengthening TB clinical research through training and providing access to clinical samples and/or data


• Providing scientific leadership and organizational structure dedicated to TB research

To fulfill the needs of the program and achieve the Research Objectives outlined above, institutions will require a critical mass of both experienced investigators and NIs in the TB field. Institutional commitment to providing necessary resources (e.g., space, equipment, matching funds) and support for the proposed TRAC is strongly encouraged.

 

Only one application per institution (normally identified by having a unique entity identifier (UEI) number or NIH IPF number) is allowed.

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)