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Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Congenital Anomalies: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program

Funds whole-genome or related sequencing of pediatric cancer or congenital-anomaly cohort samples through the Kids First biobank.

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Some of the genetics behind childhood cancer and birth differences are still unmapped, and the bottleneck is often sequencing capacity rather than a shortage of samples. This programme pays for the sequencing.

Applicants submit samples from paediatric cohorts, existing pediatric cancer or congenital-anomaly collections, for whole genome sequencing at a Kids First Program-supported genomic data ge…

Submission of existing pediatric cancer or congenital-anomaly cohort samples for whole genome, exome, transcriptome, clinical-grade or long-read sequencing, proteomics or epigenomic assays at a Kids First Program-supported genomic data generating centre, to expand the Kids First Data Resource Center. A clinical trial is not allowed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.11 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-27-071Source: www.grants.gov