[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

November 26, 2025 (Estimated Application Due Date)

Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000; 1 award expected; duration and ceiling not yet specified.

NIH will fund a national coordinating center to support, evaluate, and enhance the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program.

This is a forecasted opportunity; only prior RCMI awardee institutions are eligible.

--- ## Description The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at NIH intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a national coordinating center (CC) to support the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) initiative. The RCMI program, established in 1985, aims to strengthen research capacity at less research-intensive institutions awarding doctorates in health professions or health-related sciences, with a focus on addressing health disparities. The RCMI Coordinating Center will: - Serve as a national resource for RCMI U54 centers and the Clinical Research Network (CRN). - Conduct prospective evaluations of the RCMI program and establish common metrics for effectiveness. - Analyze data from RCMI centers and generate regular reports. - Facilitate sharing of scientific expertise, best practices, and research resources. - Support scientific dissemination and collaboration across RCMI sites. - Provide operational, data management, and statistical support to the RCMI-CRN. - Encourage collaborative, multidisciplinary research spanning basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited. The notice is provided to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - **Estimated Application Due Date:** November 26, 2025 - **Estimated Post Date:** September 24, 2025 - **Estimated Award Date:** March 25, 2026 - **Estimated Project Start Date:** May 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $5,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Award Ceiling/Floor:** Not specified - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - **Additional Eligibility Criteria:** - Applicant must be a domestic institution in the U.S. or its territories. - Limited to recipients of RCMI awards that: - Have received an average of less than $50 million per year (or less than $25 million per year in R01 total costs of NIH support) over the past three fiscal years. - Award doctorate degrees in health professions or health-related sciences. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; the official NOFO is expected to be published on or after September 24, 2025. - Applications will be accepted only from eligible RCMI awardee institutions. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project concepts in anticipation of the NOFO release. --- ## Additional Information - The RCMI Coordinating Center will play a central role in supporting the RCMI network, including evaluation, data sharing, and operational support. - Multidisciplinary and collaborative research approaches are encouraged. - This opportunity is intended to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the RCMI program in addressing health disparities. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358857) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Organization | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Rada K. Dagher, Ph.D., M.P.H. | National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) | [rada.dagher@nih.gov](mailto:rada.dagher@nih.gov) | (301) 451-2187 |

Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center

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