Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) award, aimed at establishing centers of excellence in geriatrics research and education. This funding opportunity focuses on enhancing scientific knowledge to maintain or restore independence in older adults, emphasizing multidisciplinary and translational research through core components such as Leadership and Administrative Core, Resource Core, and Research Education Component, with optional components for pilot studies and community engagement. NIH plans to allocate $5.2 million for four awards in FY 2026 and $1.3 million for one award in FY 2027, with a maximum project period of five years and annual direct costs capped at $925,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by October 20, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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 allowed.