§ Federal grant opportunity · RFA-DK-27-120

    Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional). The deadline is October 20, 2026 and the published award range is $750K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Institutes of Health
    Application deadline
    October 20, 2026
    Award range
    $750K
    Eligibility
    Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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 not allowed.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Health
    Opportunity number
    RFA-DK-27-120

    Program overview

    This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program is designed to support and enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity. NORCs support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program, and a Scientific Catalyst program. All activities pursued by Nutrition Obesity Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research in nutrition and obesity.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before October 20, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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