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NIH Solicits Applications for Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), is inviting applications for the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program. - Purpose: Support interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative concepts, methods, tools, and technologies in genomics - Focus areas: - Genomic science, genomic medicine, and computational genomics - High-risk, high-reward research addressing challenging biomedical questions - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Emphasis on broadening the genomics research community and sharing developed methods/tools - Funding: - Estimated total funding: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 (cooperative agreements) - Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal governments, small businesses, and for-profit entities - Notable requirements: - Projects must be interdisciplinary and innovative - Methods and tools developed should be disseminated to the broader research community

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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is soliciting applications for the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program. This program aims to form interdisciplinary teams to address challenging biomedical questions from a genomics perspective by developing innovative concepts, methods, tools, and technologies. Each center will focus on critical issues in genomic science, genomic medicine, or computational genomics, balancing high risk with high payoff potential. The program also seeks to broaden the pool of researchers in genomics and disseminate developed methods and tools to the broader research community.

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