Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building
ID: 358856Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358856
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity titled "Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building," aimed at enhancing genomics research capabilities at biomedical institutions. This initiative seeks applications from small businesses to establish Genomic Research Centers that will support interdisciplinary teams in developing innovative genomic research projects addressing critical issues such as genomic technology, disease genomics, and the ethical implications of genomic research. With an estimated total program funding of $5 million and the expectation of awarding three grants, interested applicants are encouraged to begin forming collaborations and developing proposals, with the anticipated synopsis posting date on December 1, 2025, and a closing date for applications on March 2, 2026. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Jennifer Troyer at jennifer.troyer@nih.gov or by phone at 301-312-3276.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Troyer National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
    (301) 312-3276
    jennifer.troyer@nih.gov
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