This funding opportunity supports investigator-initiated Specialized Center (P50) applications aimed at multidisciplinary, often long-term research programs focused on a major scientific objective or theme. Applications must include administrative and resource cores, with research projects sharing a central scientific focus and demonstrating synergy through cohesiveness and shared resources. The program encourages collaboration and aims to achieve goals beyond individual projects' scope.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal governments, and other specified organizations including foreign institutions. See the full eligibility list for details.
