Foreign NIH Grant Applicants | FIC

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Per the SF424 Application Guide, applications submitted by foreign (non-U.S.) institutions or by domestic (U.S.) institutions with a foreign component, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, must include a “Foreign Justification” statement as part of the application package. This requirement is applicable regardless of eligibility requirements stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications missing the foreign justification attachment are subject to withdrawal prior to review. More details are available here: How to Apply–Application Guide (Grants & Funding) and Research Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies.

The Fogarty International Center at NIH serves as a bridge between NIH and the greater global health community. Fogarty supports basic, clinical and applied research and training for U.S. and foreign investigators working in the developing world. Learn more about Fogarty's role in global health.

Find information and resources specifically for foreign NIH grant applicants and institutions.

• Foreign Grants Information from the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) - Details on elements of the grants process specific to foreign applicants/grantees, including general information, process information and policies.
• E-submission information for international applicants
  • NIH E-submission Tips for International Applicants [PDF, <1M] 
    NIH Office of Extramural Research, updated September 2016
• Fogarty Grantee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - A general list of answers to the most frequently asked questions by foreign grant applicants and grantees, including many questions applicable to foreign institutions.
• Cost Considerations for Foreign Grantees - Highlights from the NIH Policy Statement on allowable costs for foreign grants.
• Country Eligibility for Fogarty International Training Grants - Information about recent changes in country eligibility for Fogarty international training grants, including answers to frequently asked questions.