Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs)
This grant funds institutions to create centers that support multidisciplinary research, pilot projects, and enrichment programs in nutrition and obesity.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: October 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; estimated total program funding $3,600,000; 3 awards expected
Summary: Supports the creation of core centers to advance multidisciplinary research in nutrition and obesity.
Description
This opportunity invites applications from institutions or organizations aiming to establish Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) as part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The NORC program is designed to bolster the national research effort in these fields by supporting three primary activities:
- Research Core services,
- A Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program,
- A Scientific Catalyst program.
The overarching goal is to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research addressing nutrition and obesity.
