University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC)
NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY: OVERALL The University of Iowa “Hawkeye” Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk- IDDRC) mission is to provide an organizational structure that fully integrates basic and clinical research across the lifespan—from conception to adulthood—that is focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and amelioration of intellectual developmental disabilities (IDDs), tailored to an underserved rural population. The Hawk-IDDRC includes four components: 1) the Hawk-IDDRC Research Project examines the interaction of genetic and epigenetic/environmental risks in young children with developmental disabilities, including autism, and integrates services from all four research Cores; 2) Four Research Cores facilitates interdisciplinary and translational research, including: an Administrative Core (AC) provides leadership to ensure cost-effective and rigorous IDD research, while inspiring interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation; a Clinical Translational Core (CTC) applies basic science discoveries into clinical settings by streamlining patient recruitment and phenotyping, biobanking, and implementing clinical trials for the development of novel treatments that can be employed across the lifespan; a Developmental Genomic/Epigenetics Core (DGC) uses RNA/exome/whole genome sequencing to uncover intrinsic genetic variation and the contributions of extrinsic (environmental and experiential) factors on epigenetic regulation, and the association of these with IDD; and a Neurocircuitry and Behavior Core (NBC) assesses both animal and human neural circuit development and function, electrophysiology, and behavior; a 3) a Dissemination and Communication Plan ensures Hawk-IDDRC research is effectively communicated to the scientific community, educators, policy makers, government officials, and the public, in an engaging and timely manner; and 4) an Educational Program, involves basic and clinical scientists, trainees, the public, and IDD-affected families, and features monthly seminars, mentoring of young and talented investigators focused on IDD research, and an educational program aimed at the lay public and IDD community. The Hawk-IDDRC integrates and capitalizes upon strong existing resources in the Hawkeye State: 1) the nationally renowned Center for Disabilities and Development; 2) the Iowa Neuroscience Institute; 3) Iowa’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), and 4) the Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. The Center fosters strong existing collaborations between basic and clinical scientists, as well as the IDD community and their families, and supports 83 federally funded projects ($43 million per year). The stable, non-transitory rural population in Iowa and an interconnected telehealth system uniquely position Hawk-IDDRC investigators to conduct longitudinal, multi-generational research, for which the University of Iowa is renowned. By providing the infrastructure to direct these outstanding resources, the Hawk-IDDRC is a leading force in the study of IDD.
Grant Summary
University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) is a NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant providing up to $1.2M for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $1.2M
2027-05-31
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- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
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University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC)?
University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) is offered by NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) provide?
University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) provides up to $1.2M per award from NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) deadline?
Applications for University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC) are due 2027-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC)?
To apply for University of Iowa Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (Hawk-IDDRC), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.