The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) grant, aimed at enhancing national research efforts in diabetes and related diseases. This funding opportunity encourages collaboration among basic and clinical researchers by providing shared technical resources and a Pilot and Feasibility Program, with a focus on innovative approaches and synergies with other NIDDK-funded programs. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, with a maximum project period of five years and an award ceiling of $1 million, or $1.25 million for those proposing a Regional/National Shared Research Core. Interested parties should note that only one application per institution is permitted, and the application deadline is January 27, 2027. For further inquiries, contact the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at NIDDK_DEM@nih.gov.