Limited Competition for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development -Extended (ABCD-E) Study Renewal – Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center, and Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Al
Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations selected through limited competition to lead the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study renewal. Eligible applicants must be able to manage a Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center or serve as the Coordinating Center for a multi-site, longitudinal research study. Only organizations that will be invited through the competitive process may apply.
Applicants must have the infrastructure and expertise to support a large national study following nearly 12,000 participants from adolescence into emerging adulthood. The project will use advanced technology including brain imaging and wearable sensors to track health outcomes.
This is a cooperative agreement, not a traditional research grant. Support extends five years through emerging adulthood (approximately ages 19-24).
Key dates
- Jun 6, 2025 Applications open
- Jun 10, 2026 Application deadline in 9 days
- Apr 1, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 1, 2027 Project start
This grant is for research organizations selected through limited competition to lead the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study renewal. Eligible applicants must be able to manage a Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center or serve as the Coordinating Center for a multi-site, longitudinal research study. Only organizations that will be invited through the competitive process may apply.
Applicants must have the infrastructure and expertise to support a large national study following nearly 12,000 participants from adolescence into emerging adulthood. The project will use advanced technology including brain imaging and wearable sensors to track health outcomes.
This is a cooperative agreement, not a traditional research grant. Support extends five years through emerging adulthood (approximately ages 19-24).
Program description
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center, and the Coordinating Center for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. The ABCD study is the largest long-term study of brain development and child and adolescent health in the United States. This renewal will continue to follow the ABCD cohort into adulthood, when many of the outcomes of interest (e.g., substance use disorders, mental health disorders, chronic diseases, and other health conditions) will manifest. The ABCD Study has been highly successful in recruiting a cohort of almost 12,000 participants beginning at ages 9-10 and assessing them to ages 19-20. This proposed renewal would follow these children for five years through their emerging adulthood. By using cutting-edge technology such as brain scans and wearable sensors, scientists have an unprecedented opportunity to determine how young adult experiences (such as physical activity, healthy lifestyles, new technological habits like videogames or social media, and other Making America Health Again priority areas) interact with each other and with a young adult’s changing biology to affect brain development and social, behavioral, academic, health, and other outcomes. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Details
This grant is for research organizations selected through limited competition to lead the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study renewal. Eligible applicants must be able to manage a Data Analysis, Informatics and Resource Center or serve as the Coordinating Center for a multi-site, longitudinal research study. Only organizations that will be invited through the competitive process may apply.
Applicants must have the infrastructure and expertise to support a large national study following nearly 12,000 participants from adolescence into emerging adulthood. The project will use advanced technology including brain imaging and wearable sensors to track health outcomes.
This is a cooperative agreement, not a traditional research grant. Support extends five years through emerging adulthood (approximately ages 19-24).
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Application for Federal Assistance
- Project Narrative and Specific Aims
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (key personnel)
- Letters of Support and Institutional Commitment
- Letters of Collaboration (from other ABCD sites)
- Data Management and Sharing Plan
- Center operating procedures and governance documents
Program contact
- 👤 ABCD Program Staff
- 📧 NIDA-27-003@mail.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.279 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$128,078,833
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$126,585,435
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$79,333,238
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$78,351,755
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$74,806,844
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$71,588,047
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$61,578,651
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$50,344,757
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$41,820,011
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$39,479,041
Top States by Funding
- NY 4 awards $260.8M
- CT 2 awards $155.8M
- CA 3 awards $90.2M
- KY 1 awards $79.3M
- MA 1 awards $78.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.279). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,245,503,136 | |
| 2025 | $1,343,517,098 | |
| 2026 est. | $20,194,375 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only organizations invited through limited competition. This is not an open competition; NIH will solicit specific eligible organizations.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is June 10, 2026. Specific application opening dates will be announced in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
What activities are supported?
Funding supports operating a Data Analysis Center, Informatics Center, or Coordinating Center for the ABCD Study renewal. Activities include managing the research cohort and supporting multi-site research operations.
Is this for individual researchers?
No. This is for institutional research centers and coordinating centers only. Individual researchers cannot apply.
What is the funding range?
Award amounts are not specified in the forecast. Typical NIH cooperative agreements for major coordinating centers range widely; details will appear in the full NOFO.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Understand that this is limited competition. Only invited organizations may apply; begin discussions with your NIH program officer now.
- Emphasize your center's track record managing large, multi-site longitudinal studies and advanced data infrastructure.
- Highlight experience with diverse cohorts and long-term participant retention strategies.
- Propose cutting-edge informatics and analytical approaches suited to brain imaging and wearable sensor data.
- Plan ahead: the June 2026 deadline gives time to strengthen infrastructure and secure institutional commitment.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without being invited. Limited competition means only selected organizations can submit applications. Underestimating data management complexity for a 12,000-participant study with imaging and sensor data. Proposing infrastructure that cannot support five-year longitudinal follow-up with emerging adults.
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