NIH Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Program

SolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Bethesda, MD
  • Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Contract Details

Notice ID
75N98026Q00122
Opportunity Type
Solicitation
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA
Posted Date
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, June 29, 2026
PSC Code
U005
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD, 20892
Status
Active

Description

The NIH Office of Acquisition on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has an NIH Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Program requirement for a two-year training program designed to prepare students to become competitive applicants for research training programs at research-intensive institutions, such as the NIH Intramural research training programs, and similar programs at other R1 institutions. The NIH GROW Program is a research capacity-building initiative designed to enhance the research capacity at contracted institutions, increase student access to research opportunities, and support for STEM education in service of national competitiveness. The NIH GROW Program has two distinct tracks based on career level: one for high

Why This Opportunity Matters

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for colleges, universities, and professional schools with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Bethesda, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.