The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the establishment of a Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC) as part of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN). This initiative aims to enhance the diagnosis, management, and treatment of rare diseases by facilitating collaborative, multi-site, patient-centric research through the RDCRN and its associated consortia. The DMCC will play a crucial role in supporting research activities and trans-network initiatives, with an estimated total program funding of $1 million. Interested applicants should prepare for the FOA expected to be published in 2024, with key deadlines including a synopsis post date on June 24, 2024, and an estimated award date of June 17, 2025. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Dr. Tiina K. Urv at 301-827-2746 or via email at urvtiin@mail.nih.gov.