RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions developing tools and resources to study RNA molecules across cells and tissues. Applicants must have capacity for data management, consortium coordination, and community engagement at the national scale. This is a cooperative agreement focused on establishing a central coordinating center for the RNomics consortium. Institutions with experience in bioinformatics, data standards development, and scientific outreach are well-positioned to apply.
Strong collaboration networks across academic and research institutions are expected. The center will manage data systems, coordinate technology validation, and lead consortium-wide analysis. Multi-institutional partnerships and demonstrated expertise in genomic data management strengthen applications.
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Key dates
- Aug 5, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 1, 2027 Application deadline in 135 days
- Dec 1, 2027 Award announced
- Dec 1, 2027 Project start
Program 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.
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH R&D 424 (SF-424) Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Justification
- Biosketch of Key Personnel
- Letters of Institutional Commitment
- Data Management Plan
- Consortium Agreement or MOU
Program contact
- 👤 Common Fund RNomics Program
- 📧 cfrnomics@od.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.310 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$383,462,829
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$198,364,987
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$190,396,050
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$179,737,926
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$169,422,678
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$148,383,140
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$143,679,156
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$115,739,255
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$91,722,927
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$90,799,903
Top States by Funding
- NC 4 awards $446.4M
- WA 1 awards $383.5M
- MD 2 awards $317.8M
- NY 3 awards $207.3M
- CA 1 awards $198.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.310). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,174,839,078 | |
| 2025 | $1,062,277,534 | |
| 2026 est. | $28,100,048 |
FAQ
What types of institutions can apply for the ROC Center?
Research institutions with strong data management infrastructure and experience coordinating large scientific consortia are eligible. Universities, national laboratories, and established research centers are typical applicants.
When is the application deadline?
The fixed deadline is February 1, 2027. This advance notice allows time to develop collaborations before applications open.
What will the ROC Center be responsible for?
The center will manage the RNomics data portal, coordinate technology validation, support data standards, conduct consortium-wide analysis, and provide training and outreach.
How competitive is this award?
This is a highly competitive funding opportunity from the NIH Common Fund. Strong institutional capacity and demonstrated consortium leadership experience are critical.
What is the expected award amount and project duration?
Specific budget and duration details will be provided in the full NOFO. Plan for a multi-year cooperative agreement supporting substantial infrastructure.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Begin developing your institutional partnerships and data management infrastructure now. The advance notice period is designed for collaboration building.
- Emphasize your institution's experience managing large datasets and coordinating multi-site research efforts.
- Highlight existing bioinformatics capabilities, data standards expertise, and community engagement track records.
- Plan for long-term sustainability of data assets and resources beyond the initial funding period.
- Demonstrate capacity for training the broader RNA research community and supporting open science practices.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lacking demonstrated experience managing large-scale consortia or genomic data face rejection. Weak data management plans or unclear governance structures undermine competitiveness. Underestimating the scope of coordination and outreach responsibilities limits success.
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