This grant is for clinical centers to explore the best ways to use anti-obesity medications in children and teens. The goal is to find treatment strategies that help young people grow healthily while minimizing the risks of these medications. The research should focus on when to start the medication, how much weight loss is ideal, and how to combine it with lifestyle changes. Centers will work together to share data and results.
Who it's for: This grant is aimed at clinical centers that are interested in researching the use of anti-obesity medications in young people. Eligible applicants include public and private universities, tribal governments, city and county governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a clinical center
- Lack of experience in conducting clinical trials
- Inability to collaborate with other centers
- Not meeting the eligibility criteria
- Failure to submit a complete application
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
- Data sharing plan
- Biospecimen collection protocol
- Staff resumes or CVs
- Organizational chart
- Past performance in similar projects
Cautions
- Requires collaboration with other centers
- Must follow standardized procedures
- Involves complex data analysis
- Needs IRB approval
- Strict deadlines for application
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, individuals, county governments, special district governments, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, private institutions of higher education, and state governments. The opportunity is unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entities can apply.
Overview
This grant is aimed at clinical centers that are interested in researching the use of anti-obesity medications in young people. Eligible applicants include public and private universities, tribal governments, city and county governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a clinical center
- Lack of experience in conducting clinical trials
- Inability to collaborate with other centers
- Not meeting the eligibility criteria
- Failure to submit a complete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for conducting clinical trials, developing protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with other centers. They can also cover costs related to staff, equipment, and materials necessary for the research.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 9, 2026(118 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 8, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2027
Application Checklist
- Register your institution with NIH
- Prepare a detailed research proposal
- Gather letters of support from collaborators
- Develop a budget and justification
- Ensure IRB approval is in place
- Plan for data sharing and biospecimen collection
- Submit application by the deadline