Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-25-461
NIH NIA Forecasted Funding Opportunity for U54 Specialized Center Research on Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
January 20, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
PAR-25-461
NAICS
541715
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is planning to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for U54 Specialized Center cooperative agreements to advance research in aging, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and AD-related dementias (ADRD). - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Opportunity Details: - Supports large-scale, complex research projects with multiple integrated components - Focus on aging, Alzheimer's Disease, and related dementias - Multidisciplinary teams from single institutions or consortia are eligible - New, renewal, and competing revision applications will be solicited - Only a limited number of meritorious applications will be funded - Applicants are encouraged to consult with NIA program staff to ensure alignment with research priorities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - The opportunity funds research services and activities, not equipment or commercial products - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on multidisciplinary, integrated research approaches - Projects must address aging and dementia research priorities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a research grant opportunity
Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) plans to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for U54 Specialized Center cooperative agreements supporting large-scale, complex research projects focused on aging and/or Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. These projects are expected to involve multidisciplinary teams within single or multiple institutions. The NOFO will solicit new, renewal, and competing revision applications. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact NIA program staff to discuss project relevance and responsiveness before applying, as only a limited number of applications are expected to be funded.