Extramural Coordinated Funding


UM Submission Instructions: Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - PAR-26-106 2026

Sponsor:
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Award Title:
Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - PAR-26-106
Amount:
$8M
Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The allowed direct cost (Total Federal Funds Requested) is $2,000,000 to $8,000,000 for BRF facilities and $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 for HRF facilities. Applications with a budget less than $2,000,000 will not be considered.
UM Deadline:
05/20/2026
Sponsor Deadline:
01/25/2027
Description:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications to develop shared-use research facilities or research-supporting facilities that enable collaborative research and benefit broad research communities at large. The NOFO supports two existing construction programs: the Biomedical Research Facilities (BRF) program and the HIV/AIDS Research Facilities (HRF) program.

The BRF program supports the construction or modernization of biomedical research facilities that advance basic, translational, clinical, or behavioral science research in all areas. Intended facilities include shared research spaces, core facilities, biorepositories, or other shared-use resource facilities that serve a broad scientific community with a significant, long-term impact on biomedical research.

The HRF program funds the development of HIV/AIDS research or research-supporting resources that the empowered research activities must align with the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) priorities, as outlined at OAR HIV/AIDS Research Priorities, including research focusing on the long-term health consequences of HIV infection.

NIH encourages applications from institutions across all geographic regions of the country, including Institutions of Emerging Excellence (IEE) in biomedical research, to strengthen the nation’s research capacity.
Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit:
1
Additional Requirements:
None
Sponsor Guidelines:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359701 (opens in a new window)
UM Nominations Process:
STEP ONE (recommended):
RIO kindly requests that all interested PIs email collabor@umn.edu to express their intent to submit an internal application as soon as they are able. In your email, please include a list of 3-5 names of possible UMN reviewers (NOT References) (with no Conflicts of Interest) plus 5 keywords to be used as search terms for possible reviewers. Providing your list of potential reviewers in advance of the internal deadline allows our office to begin recruiting the review committee and expedites the overall review process.


STEP TWO (required):
Those interested in applying should submit the following as a single pdf document to collabor@umn.edu no later than 4pm on 05/18/2026:

1. Cover Page: Include PI name, department, contact information, project title, any co-PI's name and department, and one paragraph project abstract.

2. Overview: The Overview cannot exceed 1 page and must summarize the project by stating its goals and outlining the proposed approaches to achieve them.

3. Document (cannot exceed 1 page) containing:
---Simple Scientific Justification: Focus on how the project will increase the institution-wide biomedical research capabilities and capacities.
---Statement of Confidence: Describe your confidence in getting requirements (annotated map, line drawings, vendor quotes - see NOFO) completed by the funder due date.
---Rough High-Level Timeline: Describe the major steps to be completed within the 5-year timeline and budget.

4. Biosketch of PI and any co-PI's (NIH format or similar, 2-5 pages).

5. If not already submitted in Step One (see above), a list of 3-5 names of possible UMN reviewers (NOT References) (with no Conflicts of Interest) plus 5 keywords to be used as search terms for possible reviewers (can be added to Cover Page).

RIO's target date for selecting a nominee: 06/24/2026

Any questions can be submitted to collabor@umn.edu.
Peer Review Coordination:
Research and Innovation Office contact email
Status:
Applications are currently in review. We are no longer accepting applications.
Please note:
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity.

General Information


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Internal Requirements


  • Sponsor: Name of funder.
  • Award Title: Funding opportunity nameAmount: Range/Maximum dollar amount awarded.
  • UMN Deadline: Submission deadline for internal proposal as determined by the coordinating office.
  • Sponsor Deadline: External deadline identified by the sponsor.
  • Description: General information about the sponsor and the funding opportunity. Usually describes the purpose of the funding opportunity, overview of what the sponsor is looking for, including distinctive criteria. This is not meant to take the place of the sponsor guidelines; please read the sponsor guidelines before deciding to apply.
  • Number of Applicants University is Allowed to Submit: The maximum number of applications the sponsor will allow the university to submit.
  • Additional Requirements: Identifies any special requirements such as cost sharing, partners, etc.
  • Sponsor Guidelines: Link to the sponsor’s funding opportunity website.
  • UMN Nominations Process: Contains specific internal submission requirements including internal proposal instructions, deadline, eligibility, internal nomination process, contact information.
  • Peer Review Coordination: The name and contact email of the office coordinating the funding opportunity. RIO coordinates most limited submissions, but opportunities coordinated by other offices or programs are also posted on this webpage.
  • Status:
    • Open: UM deadline has not passed and the opportunity is open for application.
    • Forecasted: The funder has not yet formally published the opportunity. The deadline has yet to be determined.
    • Archived: The opportunity has been archived by the funder.
    • Spots Remaining: UMN deadline has passed, with some applicant spots still available. Contact collabor@umn.edu if interested
    • First-Come, First-Served: Applicants accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact collabor@umn.edu if interested
    • Contact Us: The internal deadline has passed, but no applicants were selected. Please contact the office coordinating the peer review for more information.
    • In Review: Peer review process is in progress for the opportunity.
    • PI Selected: The PI(s) have been selected as the official UMN nominees.
    • Closed: UMN is no longer accepting applications.

UMN Selection Process


  • Once the internal deadline has passed, if the number of applicants is less than or equal to the number of spots the university is allowed to send forward, the applicants automatically become the UMN nominee(s).
  • If the status of an opportunity is "First-Come, First-Served", there was not time to hold an internal review. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If there are no applicants, the status will change to "Contact Us". At this point, the opportunity changes to a first-come, first-served opportunity.
  • If there are multiple applicants, the office coordinating the nomination will determine the review criteria and coordinate the review process. The status will change to "In Review".
  • Once the review has been completed all parties will be notified via email.
  • Nominees will be provided with an email from RIO (or the designated coordinating office) indicating that they are the university's nominee. This letter should accompany the nominee's proposal.
  • SPA is notified of the university's nominee(s) and the status is updated to "PI(s) Selected".