The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for the NIDDK High Risk Multi-Center Clinical Study Cooperative Agreement (U01), aimed at supporting innovative, investigator-initiated clinical trials that address diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney and urologic diseases. Applicants are required to develop a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity and address health disparities, which will be a key factor in the review process. This initiative underscores the NIH's commitment to improving public health through research while engaging diverse populations and affected communities throughout the research process. The application deadline is November 5, 2026, with a maximum project period of five years, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.