Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

93.399 -- Cancer Control
93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
93.321 -- Dietary Supplement Research Program
93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Miscellaneous

Other

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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

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Documents

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Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-720.html

Archived: October 7, 2020

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PA-18-720

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Income security and social services

Education

Food and nutrition

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

March 27, 2018

Archive date:

October 7, 2020