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Single Source for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study (U01- Clinical Trials Required)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active health funding opportunity from National Institutes of Health, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 17, 2026.

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Deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Expected awards
1
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Opportunity number
RFA-DK-27-122
CFDA
93.847

Opportunity description

The purpose of this NOFO is to continue the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) clinical trial. The goal of POWERS is to understand the physiological processes underlying individual variability in weight regain following weight loss due to a lifestyle intervention. The continuation of POWERS will allow for the completion of the ongoing clinical trial and to conduct analysis of collected data and biospecimens.

This NOFO invites a single source application from the Data Coordinating Center for the POWERS consortium.  Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who can apply

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

NIDDK requests a Single Source competition for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study at the University of Pittsburgh.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Office of Obesity Research NIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov

NIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov

Next steps to apply

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