Grant supports Nutrition Obesity Research Centers to enhance national nutrition/obesity research with core services, pilot programs, and enrichment programs.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 9, 2024 (Letter of Intent) | October 9, 2024 (Full Application) | June 10, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 direct costs/year for up to 5 years; up to $150,000/year for Pilot & Feasibility program; typically 4 awards per cycle.
Summary: Supports core centers that enhance multidisciplinary nutrition and obesity research through shared services, pilot projects, and enrichment activities.
Key Information: Limited submission: only one application per institution; strong existing research base required; updated March 2025—review full NOFO for changes.
This opportunity supports the establishment of Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) as part of an integrated, existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The NORC program aims to advance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity by providing shared core services, supporting pilot and feasibility studies, and offering enrichment activities to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Centers are expected to catalyze new discoveries, support early-stage investigators, and promote translation of research findings to improve public health.