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HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health
Official title: HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Offered by Department of Health and Human Services
Award
Award varies
Estimated Application Due Date
Oct 30, 2026
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Sep 28, 2026
Overview
Funds phased clinical research on understudied biological mechanisms driving joint pain. Projects first identify and validate mechanisms involving multiple tissues.
- Focus: Understudied biological mechanisms that drive joint pain
- Approach: Phased mechanistic clinical research
- Duration: Up to five years total
- Study requirement: Clinical trial required
- Deadline: October 30, 2026
Who Can Apply
- Not eligible: Non-U.S. organizations
- Not eligible: Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations
- Not allowed: Foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement
- Check eligibility: See Section III of the funding notice for additional requirements
Grant Details
Award Amount
Award varies
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Sep 28, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Oct 30, 2026
Contact & Funder Details
Websitehhs.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status not required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Health and Human Services's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.