OpenFederal grantRFA-DK-27-122

Single Source for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study (U01- Clinical Trials Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 17, 2026(32 days left)

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This is a single-source NIH continuation award for the POWERS weight-regain clinical trial, restricted to the University of Pittsburgh as the existing Data Coordinating Center. Despite broad eligibility codes, other applicants are not eligible. Small businesses and for-profit companies should not bother applying at all.

Best for
University of Pittsburgh (existing POWERS Data Coordinating Center), Continuation of the ongoing POWERS clinical trial, Analysis of collected trial data and biospecimens
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Any organization other than the University of Pittsburgh, Nonprofits, tribes, and governments seeking new research funding
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Operating support
Who can apply
Colleges and universities

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 17, 2026. The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
This is a single-source competition restricted to the University of Pittsburgh as the Data Coordinating Center for the existing POWERS consortium. Although broad eligible applicant codes are listed, other applicants are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, may not apply. This award is restricted to the University of Pittsburgh.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Despite nonprofit codes appearing in the eligibility list, this is a single-source award restricted to the University of Pittsburgh as the existing POWERS Data Coordinating Center.

Summary

Single-source NIH continuation award for the POWERS clinical trial, restricted to the University of Pittsburgh as the existing Data Coordinating Center. Funds completion of the ongoing weight-regain physiology trial, analysis of collected data and biospecimens. Other applicants are not eligible despite broad listed codes.

About this grant

The purpose of this NOFO is to continue the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) clinical trial. The goal of POWERS is to understand the physiological processes underlying individual variability in weight regain following weight loss due to a lifestyle intervention. The continuation of POWERS will allow for the completion of the ongoing clinical trial and to conduct analysis of collected data and biospecimens. This NOFO invites a single source application from the Data Coordinating Center for the POWERS consortium. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

NIDDK requests a Single Source competition for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study at the University of Pittsburgh.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNIDDK_Obesity@nih.gov301-402-2541

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