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GrantNIH ECHO Dissertation Grant (R36, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – RFA-OD-27-006
Atlas Opportunity Score86/100
FundingEstimated 8 awards; $1,260,000 total program funding across FY 2027-2028. Per year: salary at the current NRSA predoctoral stipend level plus up to $15,000 for additional allowable expenses. F&A: 8% of modified total direct costs. Project period: 12-24 months.
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Required next actionEligible U.S. applicant organizations should confirm a qualifying predoctoral candidate at the dissertation stage, faculty supervision, current ECHO data-access procedures, all required registrations, and a responsive secondary-analysis project. Submit by October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Current statusActive — applications due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM local timeSource verificationOctober 3, 2026
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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