NIAMS Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has forecasted a grant opportunity titled "NIAMS Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This funding opportunity aims to enhance research on skin diseases by establishing resource-based centers that support shared research infrastructure. It is part of the broader efforts of NIAMS to support high-impact research and foster innovation in skin biology and related disease studies. The objective of this opportunity is to provide shared facilities, services, and resources to research teams focused on skin diseases. These centers will act as a hub for facilitating individual and collaborative research projects, aiming to improve research effectiveness and encourage the integration of basic, translational, and clinical research efforts. NIAMS is particularly interested in fostering new research directions and collaborations that align with its mission in skin diseases. This grant does not permit clinical trials and is expected to fund up to four centers. The assistance listing number for this opportunity is 93.846, specifically aligned with Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases Research. Although detailed funding amounts, including the award ceiling and floor, have not been specified, the funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility for this grant is broad and includes a range of institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state and county governments, public housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (both federally recognized and not), for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), small businesses, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education). The inclusion of such a wide array of eligible applicants is intended to foster a diverse and interdisciplinary research community. Applications are not currently being accepted, as this is a forecasted opportunity intended to give potential applicants time to build meaningful collaborations and plan projects. The estimated posting date for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is September 4, 2025, with an estimated application due date of November 3, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced by July 1, 2026, which is also the anticipated project start date. For more information, interested applicants may contact Mary Garcia-Cazarin, Ph.D., at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). She can be reached by phone at 301-451-2937 or via email at mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov. This early notice is meant to provide sufficient lead time for applicants to develop strong, collaborative, and innovative applications.