National Institutes of Health logo
National Institutes of Health

NIDA Core "Center of Transformative Science" Grant Program

Funds a core center that pools already-funded substance-use, addiction and HIV investigators into one transformative research program.

Between cyclesNational Institutes of HealthGlobal

Individually funded addiction researchers rarely have the shared imaging rigs, chemistry support or administrative muscle a genuinely transformative program needs. NIDA built this notice to fund that shared layer, not another single project.

A Core Center of Transformative Science brings together investigators already funded by NIH or by other federal or non-federal sources, to extend and enhance

Core Center of Transformative Science grants pooling investigators already funded by NIH or other federal or non-federal sources to extend and enhance research on substance use, addiction and HIV, providing shared resources such as imaging or small-molecule drug chemistry support, prioritizing non-incremental, transformative work and interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing research opportunities for new and early-career investigators.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.25 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Sign up free to see how to apply

Sign up free to see what you submit

Sign up free to see how they score you

Sign up free to see the timeline

Sign up free to see where teams trip up

Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-27-097Source: www.grants.gov