Limited Competition: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2027 (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health, through NICHD, is seeking applications for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2027 program to support research centers that advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a limited competition open only to existing IDDRCs funded under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009. Each center must include 3 to 4 cores, including Administrative and Clinical Translational cores, plus 2 to 3 specific research projects focused on identified IDD research needs, along with outreach, engagement, and dissemination efforts that include persons with lived experience of disabilities. The project period is three years, with direct costs limited to $800,000 per year and up to 15 awards anticipated. Applications are due October 2, 2026, and questions may be directed to NichdIDDRCProgram@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.This competition is limited to applicants that are recipients of IDDRC P50 awards under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009. Please refer to Section 1. Notice of Funding Opportunity Information for more details.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.