Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Posted: Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 10/20/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$3,600,000
Award Ceiling
$750,000
Expected Number of Awards
3
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
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 Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 93.847 - Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
Contact Information
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Email: NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-2541
NIDDK Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov
NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2026 02:49:20 PM EDT
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