Informatics Tools for the Pangenome (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Informatics Tools for the Pangenome (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at developing informatics tools to enhance the use of the human pangenome reference. This initiative seeks applications that focus on creating user-friendly tools applicable across various sectors of genomics, including clinical, population, and functional genomics, to support the ongoing Human Genome Reference Program. The program emphasizes the integration of diverse genome assemblies into the pangenome, fostering international collaboration while ensuring ethical considerations in genomic research. Eligible applicants can receive funding up to $400,000 per year for three years, with applications due by March 3, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-23-026.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) seeks applications for developing informatics tools to enhance the use of the human pangenome reference. This funding opportunity (RFA-HG-23-026) emphasizes creating user-friendly tools applicable to various genomics sectors, including clinical and population genomics. The project aims to support the ongoing Human Genome Reference Program, integrating diverse genome assemblies into the pangenome and fostering international collaboration. The program’s goals include maintaining and improving the pangenome reference, facilitating its adoption within the research community, and embedding ethical considerations in genomic research. Funding up to $400,000 per year for three years is available, with a total budget of $2 million committed for 2024 and an additional $2 million anticipated for 2026. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, nonprofits, and governmental entities. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, and must comply with NIH policies regarding data sharing and ethical research practices. Awardees are expected to share developed tools, fostering broader community access and enhancing genomic research portability. This initiative exemplifies the government's commitment to advancing genomic research and its applications in medicine and public health.
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