Renewal of NIA Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN)
The NIA will soon invite applications to renew funding for the RCCN, supporting innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary aging research across its seven research centers.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: May 25, 2026 (anticipated, forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Not yet specified; details to be provided in official NOFO
Summary: Supports a collaborative network to enhance interdisciplinary research and collaboration across NIA's seven research centers programs in aging.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.
Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) plans to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the renewal of the Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN). The RCCN aims to foster collaborations across NIA’s seven research centers programs, leveraging existing investments and promoting the development of innovative interdisciplinary research in the field of aging. The renewal will support the continuation of high-value RCCN activities and introduce new initiatives, including pilot funding programs, faculty exchange (especially for new and early-stage investigators), expanded networking tools, and enhanced mentoring infrastructure. This forecasted opportunity is intended to give researchers ample time to develop strong collaborations and responsive projects before the official NOFO is released.
