Grant Deadlines
Grant Deadlines Overview
NLM grant deadlines are the same as those of other NIH Institutes and Centers, unless otherwise noted. Each program has 3 application deadlines per year.
RFA Deadlines
In addition to investigator-initiated grant programs, NLM also participates in Request for Applications (RFA) announcements. These RFAs have separate deadlines, as provided in each RFA.
Active RFAs with NLM participation
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| Receipt Cycle I | Receipt Cycle II | Receipt Cycle III | Application Form to Use | |
| Research Grants – R01 (Investigator-initiated basic and applied research) new |
February 5 | June 5 | October 5 | Electronic SF424 |
| Research Grants – R01 (Investigator-initiated basic and applied research) renewal, resubmission, revision |
March 5 | July 5 | November 5 | Electronic SF424 |
| Research Grants – R21 (Exploratory/Developmental) new |
February 16 | June 16 | October 16 | Electronic SF424 |
| Research Grants – R21 (Exploratory/Developmental) renewal, resubmission, revision |
March 16 | July 16 | November 16 | Electronic SF424 |
| Career Development – K series new |
February12 | June 12 | October 12 | Electronic SF424 |
| Career Development – K series renewal, resubmission, revision |
March 12 | July 12 | November 12 | Electronic SF424 |
| Conference Grants – R13 new, renewal, resubmission, revision |
April 12 | August 12 | December 12 | Electronic SF424 |
| Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) – R15 new, renewal, resubmission, revision |
February 25 | June 25 | October 25 | Electronic SF424 |
| SBIR/STTR Grants – R43, R44, R41, R42 new, renewal, resubmission, revision |
September 5 | January 5 | April 5 | Electronic SF424 |
| AIDS and AIDS-Related Grants All mechanisms listed above new, renewal, resubmission, revision |
May 7 | September 7 | January 7 | See particular mechanism |
| Research Grant Supplements (Diversity, Re-Entry) new |
No set deadline
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Last Reviewed: July 2, 2025