HEAL Initiative: Limited Competition for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study - Research Project Sites (Collaborative U01- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity is a Limited Competition for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, which is a nationwide, multi-site, longitudinal study that follows children from birth through childhood. The study examines brain and behavioral development, with a focus on how prenatal substance exposure affects health outcomes. The HBCD Consortium consists of three highly integrated components: a set of linked Research Project Sites, a single overall Consortium Administrative Core, and a single central Data Coordinating Center. The key aspects of this job include: • Participant recruitment and retention • Behavioral assessments • Biospecimen collection • Neuroimaging • Data sharing and management The opportunity is open to eligible organizations, and the application process will involve peer review. The award is expected to be around $26 awards, with no specified award floor or ceiling.