NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institutes of Health, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is offering the NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers opportunity to support advanced biomedical and translational research infrastructure. The funding is administered through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which focuses on research related to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, obesity, liver disorders, and digestive diseases. This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen institutions that already maintain a strong research base in one or more of these focus areas by providing shared resources, coordination, and collaborative platforms that enhance scientific output and efficiency. The primary purpose of this grant is to establish or support Core Centers that facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and improve research rigor, reproducibility, and cost efficiency. These centers are expected to provide shared access to specialized services, equipment, and expertise that would otherwise be difficult for individual investigators to obtain independently. The centers also aim to foster innovation through structured programs that bring together diverse scientific disciplines and promote collaboration among investigators working on complex chronic disease challenges. Funding supports several core components within each center. These include a Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program, which provides seed funding to test innovative ideas, and a Scientific Catalyst Program, which strengthens the research community through activities such as workshops, seminars, mentoring programs, and visiting scientist initiatives. Administrative and operational cores manage these activities and ensure efficient coordination. Additionally, centers must provide shared core services that may include laboratory resources, data analysis support, access to specialized equipment, and training opportunities for researchers. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. The estimated total program funding is 28000000 dollars, with approximately 30 awards expected to be made. While specific award ceilings and floors are not defined in the available information, funding is intended to support comprehensive center-level infrastructure and programming over the project period. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary federal funding under the Health category. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501c3 status, for profit organizations, small businesses, and various levels of government including state, county, city, tribal, and special district governments. Additional eligible entities include federal agencies, U.S. territories, regional organizations, and faith based or community based organizations. This wide eligibility scope reflects the program’s emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration across sectors. The application process will be formally opened following the estimated posting date of April 30, 2027, with applications expected to be due by June 1, 2027. Awards are anticipated to be announced by March 31, 2028, with project start dates around April 28, 2028. No pre application requirements such as letters of intent are specified in the available information. Applications will likely be submitted through standard NIH submission systems and evaluated based on scientific merit, institutional capacity, and alignment with NIDDK priorities. For additional information or inquiries, applicants may contact the program via the provided email address NIDDKP30s@NIH.gov.

Emphasize multidisciplinary collaboration, strong existing research base, and plans for shared resources and mentoring infrastructure