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ALN 93.879Active listing

Medical Library Assistance

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Open opportunities (10)

Current Grants.gov opportunities that list Assistance Listing 93.879.

Objective

To meet a growing need for investigators trained in biomedical informatics research and data science by training qualified pre- and post-doctoral candidates; to conduct research in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and related computer, information and data sciences; to facilitate management of electronic health records and clinical research data; to prepare scholarly works in biomedicine and health; to advance biocomputing and bioinformatics through participation in Federal initiatives relating to biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and biomedical computing; and to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions, through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.

What the program funds

This funding is intended for discrete scientific research projects focused on using biomedical informatics and data science methods and tools to improve human health.

Types of assistance

  • Grant
  • Cooperative Agreement

Who can apply

  • Other

Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the project director/principal investigator (PD/PI) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. See Beneficiary Eligibility below for further details.

Beneficiaries

  • U.S. Territories
  • Small business
  • Profit organization
  • Private nonprofit institution/organization
  • Native American Organizations
  • Health Professional
  • Student/Trainee
  • Scientist/Researchers
  • U.S. Citizen
  • School
  • Education (13+)
  • Public nonprofit institution/organization
  • Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Deadline guidance

Not stated in the listing

Program-level guidance from SAM.gov - each funding opportunity sets its own deadline.

Award history

Grant awards recorded under Assistance Listing 93.879 in Federal Awards’ USAspending.gov data (1987-2012).

Total obligated

$77,032,808

Awards synced

5

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO

Department of Health and Human Services

$9,685,597

Grant

Jul 1, 2012AL 93.879 · MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM

Department of Health and Human Services

$16,306,781

Grant

Jul 1, 2002AL 93.879 · MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Department of Health and Human Services

$15,098,422

Grant

Jul 1, 1997AL 93.879 · MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Department of Health and Human Services

$18,422,490

Grant

Jul 1, 1992AL 93.879 · MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
$17,519,518

Grant

Jul 1, 1987AL 93.879 · MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE
See all grant awards under 93.879

Program information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings, last updated Nov 1, 2026 (listing published Feb 3, 2026). Confirm eligibility and deadlines in the official listing and the funding opportunity before applying. Federal Awards is an independent service, not affiliated with the U.S. government.