P30 Resource Core Center (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions supporting biomedical research on kidney, urology, and hematology diseases. Applicants must be able to provide unique research resources like data, reagents, models, tools, services, or expertise to the research community. Institutions operate Resource Core Centers that share these assets with a broader network of researchers.
The Resource Core Centers collaborate with a Center Coordinating Hub (U24) to form a national research network. Typical applicants are research institutions, universities, and medical centers with established infrastructure and expertise.
Clinical trial activities are not allowed under this funding opportunity.
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Key dates
- Jul 1, 2026 Applications open
- Jan 30, 2027 Application deadline in 197 days
- Nov 1, 2027 Award announced
- Dec 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requests applications for Resource Core Centers within the mission of NIDDK/Kidney, Urology, and Hematology (KUH) Diseases. Each Center is designed to advance national research efforts by sharing unique research resources (e.g., data, reagents, models, tools, services, expertise) with the broader community. The Resource Core Centers are expected to work collaboratively with a Center Coordinating Hub (U24) to form a national network.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R)
- Project Narrative/Resource Core Center Description
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (key personnel)
- Letters of Support (from potential resource users)
- Institutional Biosafety Committee approvals (if applicable)
- Letters of Commitment (from collaborating institutions)
Program contact
- 👤 NIDDK_KUH@nih.gov
- 📧 NIDDK_KUH@nih.gov
- 📞 NIDDK_KUH@nih.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.847 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$438,527,853
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$200,221,259
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$152,979,352
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$112,529,392
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$66,521,567
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$45,186,589
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$39,699,167
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$37,490,770
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$34,242,949
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$31,624,784
Top States by Funding
- WA 3 awards $492.3M
- NC 4 awards $291.6M
- FL 2 awards $184.1M
- MA 6 awards $168.4M
- PA 6 awards $168.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.847). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,971,472,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,043,166,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $111,289,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions and universities with established infrastructure to provide shared research resources. Applicants must demonstrate capability to serve the broader research community.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is January 30, 2027. Check NIH Federal Opportunity portal for any updates or future funding cycles.
What types of resources can be supported?
Data, reagents, biological models, research tools, technical services, and specialized expertise in kidney, urology, or hematology research.
How does this differ from other NIH centers?
This is specifically a Resource Core Center designed to share services with the broader community, not conduct independent research. Clinical trials are not permitted.
Is there cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize existing infrastructure and track record of sharing resources with external researchers. Show past collaboration networks.
- Align your resource offerings with high-priority research gaps in kidney, urology, and hematology. Identify unmet community needs.
- Plan for coordination with the Center Coordinating Hub. Detail how your center integrates into the national network structure.
- Document the scientific demand for your specific resources. Include letters of support from potential users outside your institution.
- Budget carefully for sustainable operations. NIH expects these centers to provide ongoing support over multiple years.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate existing track record of sharing resources with external researchers. Proposing resources that duplicate existing NIH-funded centers. Underestimating coordination requirements with the Center Coordinating Hub.
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