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Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases (DRKB)

DRKB Early-Stage Repositories

Funds biomedical data repositories through cooperative agreements supporting standards and shared knowledgebases.

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The NIH Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) leads the Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases (DRKB) program, a NIH-wide effort to build and sustain the data infrastructure underlying biomedical science. PAR-23-236, issued August 31, 2023 as a multi-year program announcement, funds the development of early-stage biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases — resources that store, cur…

Development of early-stage biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases that store, curate, and provide broad access to NIH-funded research data.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: datascience.nih.gov