Limited Competition for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development -Extended (ABCD-E) Study-Research Project Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This funding opportunity invites applications from current award recipients to participate in a limited competition for the renewal of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Research Project Sites under the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development – Extended (ABCD-E) study. The primary goal is to extend the longitudinal study into young adulthood to better understand the emergence of critical health outcomes such as substance use disorders, mental health issues, and chronic diseases. The application process follows the NIH peer-review standards, and only highly meritorious proposals will be funded. Eligible applicants need to submit linked collaborative U01 applications, reflecting a highly integrated research Consortium structure that includes Research Project Sites, a central Data Analysis, Informatics, and Resource Center, and an overall Coordinating Center. This NOFO is issued by the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and runs alongside a companion notice focused on soliciting applications for the coordinating centers. Awardees are expected to collaborate closely with NIH scientific staff to guide and participate in project activities. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, with applications due by July 9, 2026. The opportunity does not allow clinical trials and is aimed at continuing a vital study that tracks developments through emerging adulthood, a critical period for the manifestation of numerous health outcomes. For further information and submission details, applicants can contact the NIH point of contact via email or phone as provided.