Mobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in Low and Middle Income Countries (R21/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage exploratory/developmental research applications that propose to study the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative mobile health (mHealth) interventions or tools specifically suited for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that utilize new or emerging technology, platforms, systems, or analytics. The overall goal of the program is to catalyze innovation through multidisciplinary research that addresses global health problems, develop an evidence base for the use of mHealth technology to improve clinical and public health outcomes, and strengthen mHealth research capacity in LMICs. • The program aims to support research that proposes to study the development, validation, feasibility, and effectiveness of innovative mHealth interventions or tools. • Applicants are required to propose partnerships between at least one U.S. institution and one LMIC institution. • The funding opportunity is open to various types of organizations, including universities, non-profits, and for-profit companies. • The application deadline is March 20, 2026.