PRIMED-AI: Logistics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The PRIMED-AI: Logistics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding opportunity is a forecasted initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically under the NIH Common Fund in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers. This program is situated within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The initiative aligns with the goals of the Common Fund to support trans-NIH programs that catalyze new areas of science. The PRIMED-AI program is intended to advance precision medicine through artificial intelligence (AI) by integrating clinical imaging data with various other health data types to improve individualized patient care, particularly for chronic and complex health conditions. This forecasted grant opportunity is for establishing a centralized Logistics Center to serve as the administrative backbone of the PRIMED-AI consortium. The Logistics Center will be organized into three integrated cores—Administration, Evaluation, and Outreach. These cores will coordinate all aspects of governance, communication, community engagement, code-a-thons, workshops, and teaming among consortium members. The primary role of the Logistics Center is to enable seamless coordination and ensure effective management of the program’s multiple facets, enhancing the overall impact of the PRIMED-AI initiative. Applicants for this funding opportunity must have expertise in building and managing administrative infrastructure in research settings, with a focus on fostering communication and consortium collaboration. Although this notice is a forecast and applications are not yet being accepted, its purpose is to provide interested parties ample time to establish necessary partnerships and prepare proposals. The funding mechanism will utilize the U24 Cooperative Agreement activity code. The total estimated program funding available for this opportunity is $2,750,000. While specific award ceilings and floors have not been stated, it is clear that a single Logistics Center is expected to be funded, based on the centralized nature of the described infrastructure role. Eligible applicants for this opportunity include a broad range of entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state and county governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments and organizations (both federally recognized and otherwise), small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and public housing authorities. There are no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The estimated timeline includes an anticipated posting date of July 1, 2025, with applications due by November 1, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced by September 1, 2026, with projects starting the same day. This is a discretionary grant and is not offered on a rolling basis. It is forecasted for the fiscal year 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to begin preparing by considering collaboration opportunities now. For further information, applicants can contact Dr. Sahana N. Kukke at ODPRIMED-AI@od.nih.gov or call 301-402-3756.