GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 359644Type: 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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to announce a funding opportunity titled "GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at soliciting applications for research on proof of concept studies that explore innovative strategies for identifying genes or variants associated with rare genetic disorders. This initiative seeks to advance beyond traditional DNA sequencing methods by incorporating emerging molecular technologies, such as multi-omics and RNA-seq, to enhance the understanding of these disorders. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with no cost-sharing requirement, and is particularly targeted at small businesses engaged in health-related research. Interested applicants should prepare for the anticipated Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) publication in 2025, with applications due in 2026, and can reach out to Lisa H. Chadwick at lisa.chadwick@nih.gov or by phone at 301-435-7275 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa H. Chadwick National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
    (301) 435-7275
    lisa.chadwick@nih.gov
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