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

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Award size varies; supports large, multidisciplinary research centers (P50 mechanism).

Supports multidisciplinary, long-term research centers with a central scientific theme aligned with NIH priorities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change.

--- ## Description The NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50) is designed to support broadly based, multidisciplinary, and often long-term research programs with a major scientific objective or theme. Centers funded under this mechanism must be aligned with the programmatic interests of one or more participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs). Each application must include one administrative core, multiple research projects, and at least one resource core, with an optional pilot projects core. The research projects should be unified by a common scientific theme and demonstrate synergy, shared resources, and collaborative impact. The P50 mechanism is intended to enable research centers to achieve goals that extend beyond the scope of individual projects. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award size varies and is determined by the scope and needs of the proposed center. - Supports large, multidisciplinary research centers under the P50 mechanism. - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - State, county, city/township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - U.S. territories and possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Eligible agencies of the Federal Government - Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) - Others as specified in the funding announcement --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361769). - Proposals must include: - One administrative core - Multiple research projects sharing a central scientific theme - At least one resource core - Optional pilot projects core - Ensure alignment with the programmatic interests of at least one participating NIH ICO. - Refer to the official funding announcement for detailed instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change once the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. - Statutory authority: Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284), and Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [NIH Parent P50 Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361769) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | NIAAA Office of Extramural Activities | [niaaaoea@mail.nih.gov](mailto:niaaaoea@mail.nih.gov) | Please contact via e-mail. | | NIH Main Line | 301-496-4000 | General inquiries |

NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50)

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