The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program, aimed at enhancing research capacity in health sciences at less research-intensive institutions. Eligible applicants must be domestic institutions in the U.S. and its territories that have received limited NIH support in recent years and offer doctorate degrees in health-related fields. The program, which has an estimated total funding of $22 million and anticipates awarding five grants, focuses on expanding research capabilities and fostering collaborations to address health disparities. Interested parties can reach out to Dr. Nathan Stinson at stinsonn@mail.nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-8704 for further information, with the application process expected to open in late 2025.