[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

November 10, 2025 (anticipated)

U24 cooperative agreement; specific award size and duration not yet announced.

NIH seeks applications to establish a coordination center (BPCCIR) to advance interoception research through collaboration, communication, and standardization efforts.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is released.

--- ## Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is planning a funding opportunity to establish a Coordination Center for Interoception Research (BPCCIR) under a U24 cooperative agreement. The BPCCIR will serve as a national hub to promote multidisciplinary research on interoception—the processes by which organisms sense, interpret, and regulate internal bodily signals. The center will facilitate collaboration, develop digital platforms for networking and information sharing, organize annual scientific meetings, and work to standardize terminology and data elements in the field. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between brain and body research, foster innovative approaches, and support the development of a sustainable, collaborative interoception research community. Interoception is increasingly recognized as critical to understanding and preventing a range of chronic diseases and mental health disorders, including obesity, diabetes, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, chronic pain, PTSD, IBS, fibromyalgia, and cardiovascular diseases. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated application due date: **November 10, 2025** - This is a forecasted opportunity; confirm deadlines when the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding mechanism: **U24 Cooperative Agreement** - Specific award size and duration have not yet been announced. - The opportunity is expected to support the establishment and operation of a national coordination center. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - State, city, township, and tribal governments - Independent school districts - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Applicants should have demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary research in neuroscience, physiology, psychology, or biomedical sciences. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; the official NOFO will provide detailed application instructions when released. - Applications will be submitted through the NIH grants system. - Proposals should address the establishment and management of a multidisciplinary coordination center, including plans for digital platforms, annual meetings, community engagement, and standardization efforts. --- ## Additional Information - Clinical trials are **not allowed** under this opportunity. - The BPCCIR is expected to play a central role in shaping the future of interoception research, including developing common data standards and fostering collaboration across disciplines. - The center will be responsible for identifying research challenges, promoting reproducibility and rigor, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the interoception research community. --- ## External Links - [NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research (Funder Home)](https://www.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Opportunity Notice (if available)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AT-25-005.html) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General NIH Contact | [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) | | Phone | 301-496-4000 | ---

NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience: Coordination Center for Interoception Research (BPCCIR) (U24, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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