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Limited Competition: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2027

Funds the renewal of NICHD's IDD research centres — about 15 awards from an $18 million pool. Only existing centres may apply.

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers are long-running research centres aimed at advancing the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This notice renews them, and the field is closed: only organisations already holding an IDDRC P50 award under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009 may apply. Bein

Research centres advancing the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities, renewing the centres already funded as IDDRCs under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Oct 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.$18M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-HD-27-012Source: www.grants.gov