Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs)
OpenUpdated: Oct 30, 2025
Summary
The grant aims to establish core centers that enhance nutrition and obesity research through the Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program, which supports research core services, a pilot and feasibility program, and an enrichment program. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and both private and public institutions of higher education. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at evansmary@niddk.nih.gov for more information.
Full Description
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program is designed to support and enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity. NORCs support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program, and an Enrichment program. All activities pursued by Nutrition Obesity Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research in nutrition and obesity.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
evansmary@niddk.nih.gov
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