The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs) grant program, aimed at enhancing research collaboration in digestive and liver diseases. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong ongoing research base with at least $3 million in direct costs per year, including a minimum of 30% funding from the NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and must focus on a central theme relevant to the NIDDK's mission. This program is crucial for fostering productivity and innovation among researchers, with an expected four awards to be made, and applications are due by July 27, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dr. Katrina J. Serrano at katrina.serrano@nih.gov or by phone at 301-480-7855.