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

Who can apply

• County governments
• Small businesses
• Tribal organizations
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
• Special district governments
• Public and tribal housing authorities
• Private colleges and universities
• Others (see eligibility details)
• Federally recognized tribal governments
• For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
• City or township governments
• Public and state-controlled colleges
• State governments
• Independent school districts

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.