Dear colleagues

I wanted to let you know about an exciting NIDDK funding opportunity that was recently reissued: the NIDDK Catalyst Award (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-23-014.html). This initiative is focused on innovation and not geared toward NIDDK PIs proposing their typical R01 work. The proposals are NOT aims based, and are not to include multi-disciplinary teams like RC2s. Like the OD Pioneer Awards, the Catalyst awards do not permit multi-PI submissions; however co-investigators/collaborators can be included to provide needed expertise. To be eligible, the Catalyst PI must commit 4 CM of effort for 5 years. The receipt date for applications is September 28, 2023. Please consider this opportunity and/or distribute to your colleagues and networks as appropriate.

Note: This RFA is a partnership between two NIDDK Divisions: DEM (Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases) and DDN (Digestive Diseases and Nutrition).

For Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases-related inquiries:
Carol Haft, Ph.D.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Telephone: 301-594-7689
Email: haftc@mail.nih.gov

For Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition-related inquiries:
David Saslowsky, Ph.D.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Telephone: 301-594-8876
Email: david.saslowsky@nih.gov

All the best,
David Saslowsky
Deputy Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition,
NIDDK, NIH