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Limited Competition: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2027 (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

US · DC National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-HD-27-012
Response due Oct 02, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This is a federal grant opportunity issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs) under a limited competition mechanism (P50 Specialized Center, Clinical Trial Optional). It targets established or new research centers focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), supporting multidisciplinary research programs. The P50 mechanism funds cooperative, multi-project research center grants, and the "Clinical Trial Optional" designation means applicants may include clinical trial components. The competition is limited, suggesting eligibility is restricted to a defined pool of applicants (e.g., existing IDDRC grantees or invited institutions).

What they want

Applicants must propose integrated, multidisciplinary research programs centered on intellectual and developmental disabilities. The P50 Specialized Center grant mechanism requires coordinated research projects, cores (administrative, biostatistics, etc.), and potentially pilot projects. Clinical trials may optionally be included. The award is intended to support research center infrastructure and scientific activities related to IDD for the 2027 funding cycle. The solicitation number is RFA-HD-27-012, managed under the NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) portfolio.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov electronic submission portal

Risks & flags

  • Limited competition designation restricts eligible applicants — likely wired toward existing IDDRC grantees or specifically invited institutions
  • No dollar values, award counts, or period of performance end date disclosed in the synopsis — limits competitive intelligence
  • Short synopsis with minimal detail may indicate the full RFA is only accessible to known/invited applicants

Market context

inferred from NAICS
R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)
NAICS 541715
US market size
$95B
Typical award
$100K – $50M+
Typical buyers
DoDNSFNIHNASADOE
Commonly required
DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2
Limited Competition: Intellectual and Deve…
Due Oct 02
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