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As the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, NIH supports a variety of programs from grants and contracts to loan repayment. Learn about assistance programs, how to identify a potential funding organization, and past NIH funding.

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Learn About Funding Categories

• Research Training and Career Development
• Research and Development
• Construction and Modernization
• Small Business
• Supplemental Funding
• Loan Repayment Programs
• Contracts
• Other Transactions
• Challenges and Prizes

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As you begin your search for NIH research funding, It’s important to explore topic ideas for your next application and learn about NIH’s structure. Determine which parts of NIH are likely to support your project within their scientific mission areas.

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Use the Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) to find analyses and reports on NIH research activities, including expenditures and the results of NIH-supported research.

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NIH Fiscal Policies — Learn about NIH budget appropriations, salary caps, and legislative mandates in effect for a given fiscal year.

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