Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This program funds clinical observational studies in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases, including studies that collect and analyze outcomes, biospecimens, images, and medical history data without changing treatment. It is for eligible U.S. and certain other organizations such as universities, nonprofits, governments, tribal organizations, faith-based groups, for-profits, and foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. Direct costs are limited to $475,000 over four years, with no more than $250,000 in any single year, and the number of awards depends on NIH appropriations and the quality of applications. No cost sharing is required. Only non-clinical-trial applications are allowed, and foreign components are permitted even though non-U.S. applicants and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.

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• Health
• Research & Discovery
• Researchers & Scholars
• Biomedical & Disease Research

• ✓ City or township governments
• ✓ County governments
• ✓ For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• ✓ Independent school districts
• ✓ Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• ✓ Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• ✓ Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Others
• ✓ Private institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• ✓ Small businesses
• ✓ Special district governments
• ✓ State governments