Opportunity Listing - RNomics Molecular Standards

RNomics Molecular Standards

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Description

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.

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This NOFO will support the molecular standards initiative. Awards will support development, testing, refinement, and distribution of RNA molecular reference standards for use across the RNomics program and the broader research community. The work will include initial and expanded releases of standards for modified nucleosides and modified oligonucleotides, guidance on best practices for selecting and using standards, and planning for long-term availability beyond the funding period. These standards will support benchmarking, reproducibility, and comparison of RNA technologies across laboratories and platforms.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

County governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Special district governments
State governments

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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).

Grantor contact information

Description

Common Fund RNomics Program Please contact via e-mail.

Email

cfrnomics@od.nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

October 1, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

February 15, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

December 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

December 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2028

Application process

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Award

$6,500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-RM-28-007

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

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August 5, 2026

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