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

May 25, 2026 (forecasted)

Not specified; cooperative agreement (U01); for current ABCD sites only

Supports the renewal of research project sites for the ABCD Study to follow the cohort into adulthood and investigate brain development and health outcomes.

Only organizations funded under RFA-DA-20-002 are eligible.

--- ## Description The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in collaboration with other NIH Institutes and Centers, intends to renew support for research project sites participating in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. The ABCD Study is the largest long-term study of brain development and child/adolescent health in the U.S., tracking a cohort of nearly 12,000 participants from ages 9–10 up to 19–20. This renewal will extend the study to follow participants into emerging adulthood (ages 26–27), focusing on how experiences and behaviors interact with biological changes to influence brain, behavioral, academic, and health outcomes. The study leverages advanced technologies, including brain imaging and wearable sensors, to address questions related to substance use, mental health, chronic disease, and other health priorities. Applications are not yet being solicited; this is a forecasted opportunity to allow eligible sites time to prepare. --- ## Due Dates - Forecasted application due date: **May 25, 2026** --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amount is **not specified** in the forecast. - The mechanism is a **cooperative agreement (U01)**. - Only currently funded ABCD Study research sites (from RFA-DA-20-002) are eligible to apply. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Only organizations currently funded through [RFA-DA-20-002](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-20-002.html) are eligible. - This is not open to new applicants or the general public. --- ## Application Process - The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is **forecasted**; applications are not yet being accepted. - This advance notice is provided to allow eligible sites to develop collaborations and prepare responsive projects. - The opportunity will use the NIH U01 cooperative agreement mechanism. - Monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358885) for the official announcement and application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The renewal will continue to explore how adolescent and young adult experiences (such as technology use, physical activity, and lifestyle factors) interact with biology to impact a wide range of outcomes. - The ABCD Study is a critical resource for understanding substance use, mental health, and other health trajectories from adolescence into adulthood. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [NIDA ABCD Study Information](https://abcdstudy.org/) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358885) - [Original RFA-DA-20-002](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-20-002.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |-----------------|----------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------| | Bethany Deeds, PhD | deedsb@nida.nih.gov | 301-402-1935 | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) | ---

Adult-Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (A-ABCD) Study Renewal-Research Project Sites (U01)

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