Single Source: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult (Add) Health Wave VII (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), in collaboration with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, the Office of Disease Prevention (ODP), and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), intends to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled “Single Source: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult (Add) Health Wave VII.” This upcoming funding opportunity is forecasted for release to support the continuation of a five-year study period focused on the Add Health project, a longitudinal study tracking health trajectories from adolescence into adulthood. The primary objective of this grant is to continue the core functions of Add Health, specifically by collecting, developing, and distributing high-quality, population-representative data sets. These data are intended to support research on the life course factors that influence disparities and outcomes related to aging and Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). The study will not support clinical trials, as indicated by its use of the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism without allowance for clinical trials. This funding opportunity will be available solely to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. No cost sharing or matching is required. As a single-source grant, it is presumed that the opportunity is tailored for a specific institution with historical involvement in the Add Health study. The forecast allows researchers ample time to form relevant partnerships and prepare their applications ahead of the NOFO’s official release. Applications are not currently being accepted. However, the estimated timeline includes a post date of August 15, 2025, with applications due by October 15, 2025. The expected award and project start dates are both set for July 15, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to begin developing proposals in anticipation of the NOFO's publication. For further information, potential applicants can contact the primary grant officer, Dr. Amelia Karraker, at amelia.karraker@mail.nih.gov or via phone at 301-496-3131. This opportunity falls under Assistance Listing 93.866, which supports aging research, and is categorized under health-related funding.