George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for the George M. O'Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program under funding opportunity RFA-DK-27-128. This is a cooperative research center grant (U54 mechanism) focused on urology-related research, with clinical trials listed as optional. The opportunity is currently in a forecasted/pre-announcement status, with an open date of September 10, 2025. Full programmatic details, eligibility requirements, and award terms are expected to be published in the formal funding opportunity announcement.

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Risks & flags

• Opportunity is only in 'forecasted' status — full requirements, eligibility, and deadlines not yet published
• Limited detail available to assess competitiveness or potential incumbent bias at this stage