Limited Competition: John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program (S21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) is issuing a limited‑competition Research Endowment Program to strengthen research infrastructure, technical expertise, academic programs, and faculty recruitment at eligible higher‑education institutions. The program does **not** fund direct research projects; instead, it provides endowment‑style awards (up to $2 M each) to support physical facilities, equipment, training, and faculty hiring to advance health‑disparities research. Six awards are anticipated, with total estimated funding of $12 M. Applicants must be public or private colleges/universities that have current or former HRSA or NIMHD Centers of Excellence and whose endowment is ≤ 50 % of the national median for comparable institutions. • Funding mechanism: Grant (endowment) – up to $2 M per award, total $12 M. • Eligibility: U.S. public or private higher‑education institutions with relevant Center of Excellence status and modest endowment size. • Key objectives: improve physical research infrastructure, acquire equipment, develop technical expertise, expand relevant academic programs, and recruit distinguished faculty. • Application window: posting 09/08/2026 → deadline 05/25/2027; award expected 06/30/2028; project start 06/30/2028. • No direct research funding; focus on capacity building for health‑disparities research.