ARPA-H BAA information

Updated 10/9/2025

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is currently soliciting research applications through broad agency announcements (BAAs).  Below is some general guidance for the University community.  More specific information, including the BAAs, are located at ARPA-H Open Funding Opportunities.

Submission Portal: ARPA-H will be utilizing its own portal, the ARPA-H Solutions portal. The portal can be accessed at https://solutions.arpa-h.gov/. Individuals can self-register for an account.  Please note you must use a Columbia-affiliated email account to register, please do not use a personal email address.

Abstracts: Abstracts will be accepted via the ARPA-H Solutions portal and evaluated by ARPA-H.  It is recommended that initial abstracts are submitted through your SPA Project Officer.  A Rascal PT is not necessary at the time of abstract submission. 

Full Proposal: If selected to submit a full proposal, it must be submitted via your SPA Project Officer.  A Rascal PT will also be needed at this time. 

Both the Abstract and Full Proposal require a Cover Sheet with specific administrative point of contact information included.  Please use the following Institutional Information for your Cover Sheet.

(3) Lead Organization – The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

(4) Type of organization – OTHER EDUCATIONAL, Private non-profit University

(9) Administrative point of contact:
William Berger
Assistant Vice President
Sponsored Projects Administration

Additional proposal content and submission requirements are detailed in the BAA.

If you should have any questions on how to submit, or any other specific details, please contact your SPA Project Officer.