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Single Source for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study (U01- Clinical Trials Required)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings
  • 93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research

Open opportunityLast Updated: Oct 15, 2026

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The purpose of this NOFO is to continue the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) clinical trial. The goal of POWERS is to understand the physiological processes underlying individual variability in weight regain following weight loss due to a lifestyle intervention. The continuation of POWERS will allow for the completion of the ongoing clinical trial and to conduct analysis of collected data and biospecimens.

This NOFO invites a single source application from the Data Coordinating Center for the POWERS consortium.  Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Government

  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

NIDDK requests a Single Source competition for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study at the University of Pittsburgh.

Grantor contact information

Description

Office of Obesity Research NIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov

Email

NIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov

NIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
RFA-DK-27-122-Full-Announcement.html
RFA-DK-27-122-Full-Announcement.html
Oct 15, 2026 10:24 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: November 17, 2026

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

1

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-DK-27-122

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

October 15, 2026

Archive date:

January 17, 2028

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