Description
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is issuing a single‑source solicitation for a Data Coordinating Center (DCC) to continue the multi‑center POWERS clinical trial, which studies physiological mechanisms of weight regain after lifestyle‑induced weight loss. The DCC will manage participant recruitment, weight‑loss interventions, study visits, biospecimen collection, storage, shipping, data curation, cleaning, analysis, and overall consortium coordination, including steering‑committee participation and dissemination of findings. Funding is provided via a U01 Cooperative Agreement, with NIH staff retaining substantial scientific involvement. The award is anticipated to start in April 2027 and run for approximately five years, supporting a large‑scale, multi‑site clinical trial infrastructure.
• Single‑source award – only the incumbent DCC (University of Pittsburgh) may apply.
• U01 cooperative agreement – NIH will have substantial programmatic involvement.
• Required clinical‑trial activities: recruitment, intervention delivery, biospecimen handling, data management, and analysis.
• Expected award value: multi‑million‑dollar, multi‑year contract (typical for NIH U01 DCCs).
• Submission deadline: 5 PM local time, November 17, 2026; no late submissions accepted.
• Key contacts: Mary Evans, PhD (NIDDK, email [email protected], phone (301) 594‑4578).