Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the scientific community access to limited biospecimens collected under three major longitudinal studies – the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, and the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study. Applicants may request these samples to conduct secondary research that aligns with the original study objectives and advances understanding of genetic, environmental, and substance‑exposure factors affecting health across the lifespan. The opportunity is funded as a grant (X01) – no clinical trial is allowed, cost‑sharing is not required, and foreign sub‑awards are prohibited. Eligibility is broad, covering nonprofit, for‑profit, governmental, tribal, and other entities, both domestic and foreign (as long as no sub‑awards are involved). The award ceiling and floor are “none,” indicating no set funding limit per award. Applications are due by April 17 2029, with the award expected in January 2027.
• Access to biospecimens from ABCD, HBCD, and PATH cohorts
• Research must be consistent with original study aims and NIH health priorities
• Open to a wide range of U.S. and foreign organizations (no sub‑awards)
• No cost‑sharing required; funding amount not pre‑specified
• Application deadline: 04/17/2029; anticipated award date: 01/04/2027
• Primary contact: NBDC Biospecimen Team ([email protected])