health · HHS-NIH11

ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-28-003

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GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to establish an ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) program. The goal of aDMG is to establish an ethical resource of ancient and historical human DNA (aDNA)... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Small businesses, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, City/township governments, Private universities/colleges (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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What This Grant Funds

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to establish an ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) program. The goal of aDMG is to establish an ethical resource of ancient and historical human DNA (aDNA) data to advance studies about contemporary human traits and biology. This NOFO aims to solicit applications that will leverage existing and newly generated aDNA data from this consortium to advance the biological and epidemiological understanding of modern human diseases and health-related traits by integrating aDNA with modern human and other species’ data. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U01 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of ancient DNA and population genomics are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in DNA sequencing methods and technology, computational genomics and data science, human evolution, and ancient human populations will be encouraged and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.

Who Can Apply

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesCounty GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 2, 2026

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NHGRI Research Funding Please contact via e-mail.

nhgri-research-funding@mail.nih.gov

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