The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is offering a funding opportunity titled "NIDDK High Risk Multi-Center Clinical Study Implementation Planning Cooperative Agreements (U34 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to support high-risk, investigator-initiated, multi-center clinical studies by facilitating early peer review and the development of essential operational documents necessary for conducting the proposed studies. The program emphasizes the importance of addressing diseases affecting underrepresented populations and requires applicants to include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) in their submissions. The maximum award amount is $225,000 per year for up to two years, with applications opening on May 9, 2025, and a submission deadline of June 10, 2027. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.