Genome Sequencing Center for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 358954Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358954
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to announce a funding opportunity for the Genome Sequencing Center as part of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program, aimed at advancing research into childhood cancer and congenital anomalies. This initiative will support the addition of data to existing resources, enhance data types as technologies evolve, and incorporate clinic-based data sources to better understand the genetic pathways of these disorders. With an estimated total program funding of $6.6 million, this cooperative agreement does not require cost sharing and is open to small businesses. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), with an estimated synopsis posting date of July 30, 2025, and a closing date of October 30, 2025. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Dr. Concepcion R. Nierras at 301-435-5840 or via email at concepcion.nierras@nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Concepcion R. Nierras, Ph.D. Office of Strategic Coordination, DPCPSI, OD
    (301) 435-5840
    concepcion.nierras@nih.gov
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