Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity (R21)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- 93.321 -- Dietary Supplement Research Program
- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.399 -- Cancer Control
- 93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages research grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose to conduct exploratory/developmental clinical studies that will accelerate the development of effective interventions for prevention or treatment of overweight or obesity in adults and/or children. Exploratory epidemiological research with a goal of informing translational/clinical research will also be supported within this program.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
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Link to additional information
Archived: February 23, 2018
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PA-15-163
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Food and nutrition
Health
Education
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 27, 2015
Archive date:
February 23, 2018
