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

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for health funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 20, 2026. It provides awards up to $750K.

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Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Award amount
Up to $750K
Expected awards
3
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Opportunity number
RFA-DK-27-120
CFDA
93.847

Opportunity description

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.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • City or township governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Small businesses

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.

Funding

Award ceiling
$750K

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIDDK Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov

NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov

How to apply

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