Engagement & Resources

Register for the NIH Nutrition Education Challenge Winners’ Announcement: NIH has rescheduled the winners’ announcement for its Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge to November 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET. The live webinar will recognize winning institutions and their innovative approaches to advancing nutrition education. The event will also feature messages from Challenge sponsors and insights from members of the expert Evaluation Panel. Register here.

Apply for the NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program: The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program offers eligible final-year medical, dental, nursing and physician assistant students up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment in exchange for three years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Eligible maternity care providers may receive an additional $40,000 supplemental award. Applications are due November 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Explore NIH’s $2.5 Million Menopause Education Challenge: The NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health has announced the COMpetency in Menopause & Integrated Therapy (COMMIT) Challenge, a national prize competition expected to launch in fall 2026. The challenge offers seven prizes of up to $200,000 each for core menopause curricula (Track 1) and 11 prizes of up to $100,000 each for specialty-specific curricula (Track 2). Learn more.

Complete the FY27 Service Area Competition Application Process: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s FY27 Service Area Competition (SAC) provides funding for organizations to deliver comprehensive preventive and primary healthcare in service areas currently served by the Health Center Program. The initial application deadline was October 19, 2026, and the HRSA Electronic Handbooks submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Additional FY27 SAC funding notices open November 30 and December 9, 2026. Learn more.

Apply for the VA MISSION Act GME Pilot Program: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting proposals for its Pilot Program for Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Residency. Model A provides funding for resident stipends and benefits for rotations during academic years 2027–2030, while Model B supports new residency programs at Indian Health Service, Tribal, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Department of War facilities. Applications for both models are due November 30, 2026. Learn more.

Prepare for the Teaching Health Center GME New Program Competition: HRSA has forecasted a Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) funding opportunity to support new primary care medical and dental residency positions in community-based ambulatory care settings. The anticipated funding would provide $160,000 per resident full-time equivalent to eligible programs that have not previously received THCGME payments. Eligible applicants include FQHCs, community mental health centers, rural health clinics and Tribal health centers. Learn more.

Explore NIH’s New RM1 Funding Opportunity for Interdisciplinary Research Teams: NIH has announced a new Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional) funding opportunity to support collaborative research addressing complex scientific challenges. The opportunity brings together multiple NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices to advance integrated team science. Learn more.