Single Source: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC)

The Single Source Institutional Development Award Clinical Research Resource Center program is administered by the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The program is part of the broader Institutional Development Award initiative, which is designed to build biomedical research capacity in states that historically receive lower levels of NIH funding. This opportunity represents a continuation of an existing initiative first funded in 2023, aimed at strengthening clinical and translational research capabilities in these under-resourced regions. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the continuation of the IDeA Clinical Research Resource Center, which plays a critical role in expanding the ability of institutions in eligible states to conduct clinical trials and complex observational studies. The program seeks to address persistent gaps in infrastructure, workforce expertise, and coordination between research institutions and clinical trial sponsors. By enhancing these capabilities, the initiative aims to improve research outcomes related to diseases and health challenges that are particularly prevalent in IDeA states. Funding under this opportunity is intended to support a range of capacity-building activities. These include strengthening communication and collaboration between health research institutions and clinical trial sponsors, developing and training clinical research coordinators, and addressing regulatory and compliance barriers associated with clinical research. Additional allowable uses include providing professional development and research methodology training to investigators and staff, as well as building infrastructure for real-world data research and multi-site clinical trials involving community clinics and practice-based research networks. Eligibility for this opportunity is highly restricted, as it is a single source, non-competitive funding announcement. The solicitation is intended exclusively for the current recipient of the IDeA Clinical Research Resource Center award. While the general eligibility category includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and other entities, the additional eligibility criteria clearly indicate that only the existing awardee is invited to apply. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding. The application process will follow standard NIH procedures, although specific submission components are not detailed in the forecast notice. Applicants will be expected to submit a full application through NIH systems once the official notice is released. The application will undergo NIH peer review, and only proposals deemed meritorious will be considered for funding. This indicates that evaluation criteria will likely include scientific merit, feasibility, impact, and alignment with program goals. The timeline for this opportunity is currently in the forecast stage. The estimated application due date is September 28, 2027, with an anticipated award date and project start date of July 1, 2028. The forecast was last updated in July 2026, and the official posting is expected in July 2027. There are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent specified in the available information. The program does not indicate a recurring cycle, and given its single source nature, it is likely a one-time continuation rather than a regularly scheduled funding opportunity. For inquiries, the funding agency provides a dedicated program contact via email at NIGMS_ICRRC@mail.nih.gov. No individual contact person or phone number is listed. Additional program details and application instructions are expected to be released with the official notice of funding opportunity closer to the estimated posting date.