RNomics Technology Enhancement Centers
This grant will fund centers to advance and improve technologies for comprehensive analysis and mapping of all RNA molecules in cells and tissues, supporting broad research on RNA’s roles in health and disease.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; ~$12,000,000 total program funding; 4 anticipated awards; project period and budget details subject to final NOFO.
Summary: Supports collaborative centers to enhance and integrate experimental and computational technologies for comprehensive RNA analysis in health and disease.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.
Description
The NIH Common Fund, in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers, is planning a funding opportunity for RNomics Technology Enhancement Centers (RTECs). The RNomics program aims to develop and improve technologies for the integrated analysis of the full set of RNA molecules (the RNome) in cells and tissues. The RTECs will focus on further developing existing, feasible technologies and strengthening both experimental and computational tools for measuring, mapping, and testing RNA. The goal is to deliver significant improvements and support broad community use, with priority areas including end-to-end RNA sequencing, quantitative modification mapping, and comprehensive analysis of RNA sequence, structure, modification, interactions, localization, dynamics, and function. Applications are not being solicited at this time; this notice is intended to give potential applicants time to form collaborations and design strong proposals.
