Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 346565Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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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) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at enhancing genomic research through the development and distribution of high-value genomic resources. This cooperative agreement supports both new and existing resources that are beneficial to the broader biomedical research community, including genomic informatics tools, comprehensive genomic feature collections, and sample repositories. The initiative is crucial for advancing genomics research by promoting collaboration and resource accessibility, with no budget limits but requiring alignment of budgets with project needs. Interested applicants must adhere to NIH policies, including data management and sharing requirements, and key deadlines for application submissions are set for May 25 and September 25 in 2023, with the final application deadline on January 26, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) titled "Genomic Community Resources" (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) aimed at enhancing genomic research by supporting the development and distribution of high-value genomic resources. This cooperative agreement, which is a reissue of PAR-23-085, encourages applications for new or existing resources beneficial to the broad research community, including analysis tools, community data standards, genomic data production, and biological material collections. The FOA stipulates that applications must meet specific eligibility requirements and follow detailed submission instructions. Funding availability will depend on the number of meritorious applications received, with no budget limits but requiring that budgets align with project needs. The project period can extend up to five years. Key application deadlines are set for May 25 and September 25 in 2023, with an expiration date for applications on January 26, 2026. Potential applicants must ensure compliance with NIH policies, including data management and sharing policies enacted from January 2023. Overall, this initiative is integral to facilitating significant advancements in genomics research by promoting collaboration and resource accessibility in the scientific community.
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