This grant is established to create a centralized DNA Sequencing Core, serving as a pivotal resource for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). Its core purpose is to provide comprehensive, high-throughput genomic sequencing services for UDN patients, who are individuals with complex and undiagnosed medical conditions. By centralizing sequencing efforts, the initiative aims to enhance efficiency, standardize data quality, and accelerate the identification of genetic underpinnings for these mysterious diseases. This core will leverage advanced sequencing technologies to pinpoint potential disease-causing variants, facilitating more precise diagnoses and informing potential therapeutic strategies. Ultimately, this grant seeks to significantly advance the understanding of rare and undiagnosed diseases, improve diagnostic yields for patients, and propel biomedical research forward by consolidating critical genomic expertise and infrastructure within the UDN framework.
Opportunity ID: 239472
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-13-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DNA Sequencing Core for an Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) (U01) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to establish a centralized DNA Sequencing Core for Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) patients. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-13-018.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.310 | FORMS-C | Forms-C | PKG00182665 | Oct 19, 2013 | Nov 19, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
239472 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
239472 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
239472 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
239472 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
239472 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
239472 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
239472 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
239472 PlannedReport-1.0.pdf
239472 PHS398_CumulativeInclusionReport-1.0.pdf
239472 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
239472 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf