Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-DK-26-310
NIH Solicitation for Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
December 05, 2025
Respond By
January 27, 2027
Identifier
RFA-DK-26-310
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks to fund Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) to advance research in diabetes, its complications, and related endocrine and metabolic diseases. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases - Program Details: - Solicitation for Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) - Supports collaborative research environments and shared technical resources (research cores) - Includes a Pilot and Feasibility Program to foster new research directions - Emphasizes synergy with other NIDDK-funded programs and mentoring of future diabetes researchers - Encourages new Centers with diverse perspectives, unique scientific themes, or innovative resources - Funding Information: - Total funding pool: $18,200,000 - Minimum award: $1,000,000 - Eligibility: - U.S.-based nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses - Foreign organizations and components are not eligible - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for research centers, not a procurement of products or commercial services - Notable Requirements: - Centers must provide shared access to specialized technical resources - Collaboration among basic and clinical investigators is required - Focus on innovative, synergistic, and diverse research approaches
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) to support and enhance national research efforts in diabetes, its complications, and related endocrine and metabolic diseases. The program aims to foster collaboration among basic and clinical investigators by providing shared access to specialized research cores and supporting a Pilot and Feasibility Program. New Center programs with diverse perspectives, unique scientific themes, or innovative resources are encouraged, with emphasis on synergy with other NIDDK-funded programs and mentoring future diabetes researchers.