Opportunity Listing - RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center

RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center

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 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

Eligible applicants

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

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 1, 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

$3,500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-RM-28-008

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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