Supporting small research projects analyzing Kids First pediatric data for childhood cancer and birth defects to enhance diagnostics and therapies.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 16, 2025 (New) | July 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 16, 2025 (New) | November 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 in direct costs over 2 years (max $200,000 total direct costs; max 2-year project period)
Summary: Supports small research projects analyzing Kids First pediatric genomic and phenotypic data to advance understanding of childhood cancers and structural birth defects.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; updated March 2025—review the full NOFO for recent changes.
This NIH opportunity funds small research projects that utilize the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First) data resources. The program aims to accelerate research into the genetics of childhood cancers and structural birth defects by supporting analyses of curated genomic and phenotypic datasets generated by Kids First, as well as the development of new analytical tools, methods, or algorithms relevant to these data.
Projects may focus on:
The overarching goal is to catalyze discoveries that improve diagnostics and therapies for pediatric cancers and birth defects.