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Data Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative U24 Clinical Trial Required)

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #PAR-27-013
Response due Nov 02, 2028 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for a Data Coordinating Center (DCC) to support multi-site investigator-initiated clinical trials. This is a Collaborative U24 mechanism, meaning the award requires an active clinical trial component. The DCC is expected to provide centralized data management, coordination, and related infrastructure support across multiple trial sites. The opportunity is open for a multi-year window from March 2026 through November 2028.

What they want

Applicants must establish and operate a Data Coordinating Center (DCC) to support multi-site investigator-initiated clinical trials. The DCC is responsible for data collection, management, quality control, and coordination activities across participating sites. The funding mechanism is a Collaborative U24, which explicitly requires a clinical trial component. The solicitation is structured as a Program Announcement with Review (PAR), indicating standing peer-reviewed competition over the open window.
Technical requirements
  • Must include an active clinical trial component as required by the Collaborative U24 mechanism
  • Must support multi-site investigator-initiated clinical trials
  • Must provide centralized data coordination and management across participating sites

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (electronic submission)

Risks & flags

  • Extremely long open window (March 2026 – November 2028) with rolling submissions is typical for PAR mechanisms but limits competitive urgency analysis
  • Collaborative U24 mechanism is highly specialized and may limit applicant pool to large academic medical centers or established research institutions with existing DCC infrastructure

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541714
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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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
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