# NLM Institutional Grants for Research Training in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, and AI (T15 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-LM-28-001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-LM-28-001 |
| Title | NLM Institutional Grants for Research Training in Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, and AI (T15 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-16 |
| Close date | 2027-02-11 |
| Award ceiling | $775,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $17,100,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Special district governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses |
| Eligibility notes | Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.242, 93.121, 93.398, 93.867, 93.279, 93.310, 93.855, 93.853, 93.173, 93.879 |
| Summary | 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, |
| Agency contact | NLMProgram@nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 99 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $775,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361318). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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