​​The IDeA Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Programs support clinical and translational research through programs that develop research infrastructure and human resources, enhance the ability of investigators and institutions to develop competitive clinical research programs, and strengthen collaborative research that addresses health conditions prevalent in IDeA states.

IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Network (CTR-N) Award program

IDeA CTR-N funds statewide or multi-state regional networks that support biomedical research capacity building in IDeA states that have been conducting significant levels of clinical and translational research, to further enhance their capacity to enable and strengthen research on health challenges faced by the populations they serve. The program provides support to:

• expand existing infrastructure for clinical and translational research;
• develop the research workforce and enhance the network organizations' abilities to design and implement clinical and translational research programs; and
• coordinate clinical research activities across one or more IDeA states.

IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Development (CTR-D) Award program

IDeA CTR-D supports clinical and translational research, workforce development, and infrastructure enhancement at health research organizations in IDeA-eligible states that have limited clinical and translational research capacity. CTR-D awards are intended to build a foundation of clinical and translational research expertise and infrastructure that will enable recipients to conduct research on diseases and health challenges faced by the populations they serve.

The Fall 2025 open session of National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council includes the CTR concept clearance. 

IDeA CTR Program Forecast

NIGMS issued a single CTR forecast that supports both the IDeA Clinical & Translational REsearch Development (CTR-D) and IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Network (CTR-N) programs.