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National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center

Forecast — not open yet ? · Opportunity RFA-RM-28-008 · Assistance Listing 93.310

Key facts

Deadline
Expected around Feb 1, 2027 (not yet confirmed)
Award size
Not specified — see notice
Total available
$3.5M · about 1 award
Cost share / match ?
Not required
Who can apply
Small business, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Public college or university, City or town government, Larger business, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), County government, Tribal organization, Private college or university, State government, Other (see eligibility), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), School district, Tribal government
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No cost share required
  • Tennessee recipients since 2023: 23

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About this grant

The NIH Common Fund, in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to issue Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for the RNomics program, which seeks to develop tools for studying the full set of RNA molecules (the RNome) in cells and tissues. The program will support technologies and resources that enable integrated analysis of RNA sequences, modifications, structures, locations, interactions, and functions to advance understanding of health and disease. RNomics includes four initiatives: technology enhancement centers, transformative technologies, molecular standards, and a coordinating center. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to give potential applicants time to develop meaningful collaborations and strong projects. This NOFO will establish the RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center. The ROC Center will serve as the consortium's hub for data management, coordination, and community engagement. It will develop a central RNomics data portal, support the development and use of data standards, coordinate technology validation and benchmarking, lead consortium-wide data analysis, and support outreach, training, and sharing of RNomics resources. The center will also plan for long-term availability and maintenance of RNomics data assets.

Eligibility (from the notice)

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Who in Tennessee has won this program

23 awards to Tennessee recipients in 2 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee recipients
RecipientWhereAmountFY
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$143.7M2016
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson County$45.7M
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$32.8M2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$27.5M1997
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$22M2016
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$19.6M2011
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$12.6M2016
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$9.3M2021
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$8.5M2022
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$8M2025
University Of MemphisMemphis, Shelby County$7.7M2020
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$7.4M2002

Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.

About the program (93.310)

Trans-NIH Research Support — NIH-wide Research Support

How applications are judged

Funding decisions are based on scientific merit (42 CFR 52h) and program relevance. Scientific merit review encompasses: the peer review criteria detailed in the specific funding announcement, as well as the significance, approach, and innovation of the proposed research; the competency of the principal investigator; the adequacy of the resources and environment; the proposed budget and requested period of support; and, where applicable, the adequacy of the measures for protecting against adverse effects upon humans, animals, or the environment.

Matching requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Examples of funded projects

Not Applicable.

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