Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program is designed to support and enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity. NORCs support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program, and an Enrichment program. All activities pursued by Nutrition Obesity Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research in nutrition and obesity.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
evansmary@niddk.nih.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
April 1, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date:
October 1, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
June 1, 2027
Estimated Project Start Date:
June 1, 2027
Fiscal Year:
2027
Award
$3,600,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-DK-27-120
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
September 9, 2025
Archive date:
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