The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Advancing Research to Understand Congenital Malformations (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting innovative research into the mechanisms underlying structural birth defects. This initiative encourages applicants to utilize advancements in genetics, omics methods, and synthetic biology to explore genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors contributing to these anomalies, which affect approximately 3% of live births in the U.S. The grant allows for budgets up to $499,999 in direct costs per year, with project periods not exceeding five years, and applications are due by February 5, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.