NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) and Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Biospecimen Access
Researchers can request biospecimens from major brain and tobacco health studies to investigate genetic and environmental factors affecting health across the lifespan.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; award ceiling/floor not listed; multiple awards possible.
Summary: Supports research projects utilizing biospecimens from major NIH brain development and tobacco health studies to expand knowledge on genetic and environmental influences on health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change.
Description
This NIH opportunity enables researchers to request access to biospecimens from three large-scale studies: the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, and the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study. The goal is to maximize the scientific utility of these limited samples by supporting research that advances understanding of the genetic and environmental factors—including substance exposure—that impact health and disease across the lifespan.
Projects should build on the knowledge generated by these cohorts, aiming to elucidate how diverse factors contribute to brain development, substance use, and related health outcomes.
