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Atopic Dermatitis Research Network (ADRN) (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-AI-27-004

38 days left

Total Program Funding

$4.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIH/NIAID is funding 4 Atopic Dermatitis Research Network centers — multi-disciplinary research programs that combine clinical trials, translational science, and basic research to better understand and treat eczema/atopic dermatitis. These are U19 cooperative agreement centers, not individual project grants. Total $4.52M for 4 centers. Focus on the skin barrier, immune mechanisms, microbiome, and novel therapeutics.

Who Should Apply

Major academic medical centers with strong dermatology/immunology research programs, clinical trial capacity, and patient cohorts with atopic dermatitis. Must propose integrated multi-PI research programs.

Who Should NOT Apply

Individual investigators (use R01), institutions without atopic dermatitis patient populations, or basic science labs without clinical translation capacity.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must propose integrated clinical + translational atopic dermatitis research
•Must have existing AD patient cohorts
•Must include multiple PIs in a cooperative structure
•Must be at a domestic institution
•4 center awards

💡 GrantQuick Tip

U19 centers require substantial institutional commitment and a track record of AD research. The 4 existing ADRN centers (if this is a recompete) have years of data and relationships. New entrants need a compelling differentiator — perhaps a unique patient population, novel technology platform, or microbiome expertise that the existing network lacks.

Competitiveness: High — 4 awards for specialized dermatology research centers. Competition is among the top 10-15 AD research programs nationally.

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for the Atopic Dermatitis Research Network (ADRN) program. The ADRN program will support Centers that integrate clinical and translational research to improve our understanding and management of atopic dermatitis with emphasis on chronic skin inflammation and the defense mechanisms of the skin.

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RFA-AI-27-004-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Independent School DistrictsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)For-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesSpecial District GovernmentsState GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $4.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 29, 2026

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026 (38 days remaining)

Agency Contact

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) minnicozzim@niaid.nih.gov

minnicozzim@niaid.nih.gov

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