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RNomics Technology Enhancement Centers

Funds centers that take working RNA-analysis technology and push it further, not invent something new from scratch.

A cell runs on more than DNA and protein. The full set of RNA molecules in it — the RNome — carries sequence, chemical modifications, structure, location, and interactions that today's tools only partly capture.

This notice is one of four initiatives under the NIH Common Fund's RNomics program, alongside a transformative-technologies track, a molecular-standards track, and a coordinating center.

Further development of existing RNA-analysis technologies with demonstrated feasibility, strengthening experimental and computational tools for measuring, mapping and testing the full set of cellular RNA molecules (the RNome), covering end-to-end RNA sequencing and modification mapping, comprehensive analysis of RNA sequence, structure, modification, interactions and function, and molecular tools for RNA manipulation and functional testing.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Feb 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.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-RM-28-005Source: www.grants.gov