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

July 1, 2026 (Forecasted)

$1,000,000 total program funding; 1 expected award; 3-year project

Supports a 3-year extension of the COPE-AKI Scientific and Data Research Center to achieve trial enrollment, follow-up, and data analysis for post-acute kidney injury care.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding for a single Scientific and Data Research Center (SDRC) as part of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) clinical trial consortium. The SDRC will support the final 3 years of the consortium, focusing on meeting participant enrollment targets, completing follow-up, and enabling comprehensive data analysis and dissemination of study findings. The COPE-AKI study addresses the critical gap in standard of care for patients discharged after hospitalization with acute kidney injury (AKI), aiming to generate evidence that will inform clinical management strategies and the development of standard care protocols for survivors of Stage 2 and 3 AKI. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: July 1, 2026 - Estimated post date: April 1, 2026 - Estimated award date: January 1, 2027 - Estimated project start date: February 1, 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Project duration: 3 years - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Eligible agencies of the Federal Government - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) - Others as specified in the program announcement --- ## Application Process - Monitor [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360458) for the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) release. - Prepare an application that addresses the SDRC’s role in supporting the COPE-AKI consortium, including plans for enrollment, follow-up, data management, and dissemination. - Submit all required documents through Grants.gov by the estimated deadline. - Contact the program officer for questions or clarifications. --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement (U01); substantial NIH involvement is anticipated in the project. - The opportunity is specifically for the SDRC component of the COPE-AKI consortium. - The focus is on improving outcomes and standard of care for patients after acute kidney injury. - Only one award is expected. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing (RFA-DK-27-139)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360458) - [National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Ivonne Schulman | [ivonne.schulman@nih.gov](mailto:ivonne.schulman@nih.gov) | 301-435-3350 |

Single Source for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Scientific and Data Research Center (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

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