STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum budget of $250,000 per year
Project period up to 3 years
Support research capacity needs assessments by eligible Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs)
Develop action plans to meet identified needs
Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs)
Students and faculty in biomedical research
NIH funding
Cooperative Agreement
Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Must be a Resource-Limited Institution (RLI) as defined in the grant
Only U.S. institutions are eligible
Must have received an average of $0 to $25 million per year in NIH Research Project Grant support for the past three fiscal years
Not specified
Biomedical research capacity building
Needs assessments and action plan development
Students and faculty at RLIs
Increased competitiveness for NIH and other funding opportunities
Enhanced institutional research capacity
Experience in conducting needs assessments and developing action plans
Must adhere to NIH policies and guidelines
Direct costs should not exceed $250,000 per year
Funds may not be used for research infrastructure, alterations, renovations, or pilot projects
Applications due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization
Latest application deadline: September 18, 2025
Earliest start date for awarded projects: September 18, 2023
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Institutional eligibility letter
Institutional commitment letter
Scientific and technical merit evaluated through NIH peer review
Focus on resource-limited institutions