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NIH Funding Opportunity for Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program

This opportunity is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), for the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - Program Focus: - Supports interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative concepts, methods, tools, and technologies in genomic science, genomic medicine, and computational genomics - Emphasizes high-risk, high-reward research and technology development - Aims for broad dissemination of results and increased participation in genomics - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Eligibility: - Open to nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, small businesses, for-profit organizations, tribal organizations, and foreign institutions - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are identified, as this is a research grant opportunity rather than a procurement of goods or services - Focus is on research innovation and collaboration rather than acquisition of specific equipment or software

Description

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is soliciting applications for the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program. The program aims to assemble 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 potential high payoff. 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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