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NIH Kids First Program: Genomic Research on Childhood Cancers and Congenital Anomalies

NIH Kids First Program: Genomic Research on Childhood Cancers and Congenital Anomalies

Due Date: 01/11/2027

The Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Congenital Anomalies: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provides researchers with access to genomic sequencing and related data-generation resources for pediatric cancer and congenital anomaly cohorts.

The NIH Common Fund initiative invites applications to submit existing pediatric cohort samples for whole-genome sequencing and, when justified, additional approaches such as exome, transcriptome, long-read, clinical-grade, proteomic, and epigenomic analyses. Generated genomic, clinical, and phenotypic data will become part of the Kids First Data Resource Center and will be shared with the research community.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.
  • Private institutions of higher education are eligible.
  • Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status may apply.
  • Small businesses and other for-profit organizations are eligible.
  • State, county, city or township, and special district governments may apply.
  • Foreign organizations, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible. Simpler Grants

Funding Details

  • Funding Mechanism: X01 Resource Access Award
  • Award Amount: No direct funds are associated with this opportunity.
  • The award provides access to Kids First Program research resources, including sequencing and related data-generation services.
  • Maximum Project Period: 1 year.

Deadline

  • Open Date: December 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline: January 11, 2027
  • Application Time: 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization
  • Earliest Start Date: April 2027
  • Expiration Date: January 12, 2027. Simpler Grants

Further Information

cancer genetics Cancer research Childhood Cancer Congenital Anomalies Epigenomics Exome Sequencing Gabriella Miller Kids First genomic sequencing Germline Genetics Kids First Data Resource NCI NICHD NIH Pediatric cancer pediatric oncology research funding Somatic Mutations transcriptomics whole genome sequencing X01