Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center, aimed at enhancing research capacity in minority health and health disparities. This initiative seeks applications from private institutions of higher education that have received limited NIH funding and offer doctorate degrees in health-related fields, with the goal of supporting collaborative research and improving health outcomes in underserved communities. The estimated total program funding is $5 million, with one award anticipated, and interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Rada K. Dagher at rada.dagher@nih.gov or (301) 451-2187 for further information. Key dates include an estimated synopsis post date of September 24, 2025, and a projected award date of March 25, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for this NOFO, the applicant institution must be a domestic institution located in the United States and its territories and are limited to recipients of RCMI awardees which: Has received an average of less than $50 million per year or less than $25 million per year of R01 total costs of NIH support for the past three fiscal years Awards doctorate degrees in the health professions, or the sciences related to health