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

The Single Source Institutional Development Award Clinical Research Resource Center opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This funding initiative is part of the broader Institutional Development Award program, which is designed to strengthen biomedical research capacity in states that have historically received lower levels of NIH funding. Within this framework, the Clinical and Translational Research component specifically focuses on improving the ability of institutions in eligible states to conduct clinical and translational research that addresses regional health challenges. This particular opportunity represents a continuation of an existing effort, targeting the current recipient of the Clinical Research Resource Center for sustained development and expansion. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to enhance infrastructure and coordination for clinical trials and complex observational studies in eligible states. The program aims to address persistent gaps in clinical research capacity by strengthening communication between health research institutions and clinical trial sponsors, developing a skilled workforce of clinical research coordinators, and improving access to resources that support rigorous and compliant study execution. The continuation of the Clinical Research Resource Center is intended to build on prior investments by expanding training, collaboration, and methodological support for investigators and staff engaged in clinical research activities. Funding under this opportunity will support a wide range of capacity-building activities. These include professional development programs for research personnel, training in research methodology, and the establishment or enhancement of infrastructure for real-world data collection and analysis. The program also emphasizes the importance of engaging community-based clinical settings and practice-based research networks to increase participation in multi-site clinical trials. Allowable uses of funds are aligned with these goals, focusing on workforce development, collaboration facilitation, and infrastructure improvements that directly contribute to clinical research readiness and effectiveness. Eligibility for this opportunity is highly restricted. It is a non-competitive, single-source funding opportunity intended only for the current recipient of the Clinical Research Resource Center award. While the general eligibility category includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the additional eligibility criteria explicitly limit applicants to a specific existing awardee. As such, the opportunity is not open to new applicants, and participation is contingent upon prior involvement in the program. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this funding. The application process follows standard NIH procedures for cooperative agreements. Although the opportunity is forecasted and not yet open, it is expected that the invited applicant will be required to submit a full application through NIH systems. The application will undergo peer review in accordance with NIH standards, and only applications deemed meritorious will be considered for funding. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, typical NIH submissions include research plans, budgets, biosketches, and institutional support documentation. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecast stage. The estimated posting date is July 28, 2027, with an anticipated application due date of September 28, 2027. The expected award date is July 1, 2028, with the project start date aligned to the same day. As a continuation of an existing program, this opportunity does not indicate a recurring cycle but rather a planned renewal of a specific award. Interested parties outside of the designated recipient are not expected to participate in this funding cycle. For additional information or inquiries, the program provides a dedicated contact email associated with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. This contact serves as the primary point of communication for questions related to the Clinical Research Resource Center. Overall, this opportunity represents a targeted investment in sustaining and expanding clinical research infrastructure within under-resourced states, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, workforce development, and methodological advancement.