Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center (AITCC). This initiative is a component of the larger NIA Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) Program, which supports innovative research utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to advance priorities in aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD) research. The AITC Program is designed to foster the development and application of AI tools and technologies through cross-disciplinary collaborations involving academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and the healthcare sector. The overarching goals of the program include serving as a national resource to promote the use of AI in aging and AD/ADRD research, supporting research projects that adapt to the evolving AI and technology landscape, and addressing issues such as algorithmic fairness and the application of AI in populations experiencing cognitive impairment. The AITCC will serve as the central hub for the AITC Program, coordinating activities across various participating collaboratories. Its key responsibilities will include facilitating program-wide activities, leading stakeholder engagement efforts, and enhancing the program’s scientific impact through dissemination of findings and recruitment of new researchers nationwide. Eligible applicants for this opportunity include a broad range of organizations such as state and county governments, independent school districts, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, public and private higher education institutions, Native American tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, and both small and larger for-profit businesses. The opportunity is currently in a forecasted status, providing advance notice to allow potential applicants time to form collaborations and develop responsive proposals. The NOFO will use the U24 cooperative agreement activity code. The estimated post date for the official NOFO is August 15, 2025, with an anticipated application due date of October 15, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced by July 15, 2026, with project start dates aligning with the same day. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin planning now in anticipation of the formal release of the NOFO. For additional information or questions, potential applicants can contact Dr. Rebecca Krupenevich at the National Institute on Aging via email at NIAAITC@nih.gov.