ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Federal funding opportunity RFA-HG-28-003 from National Institutes of Health.
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- Posted
- June 2, 2026
- Closes
- See announcement
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 93.172
- Category
- Health
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.172 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $441.6M
- FY2025 obligated
- $420.8M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $179.2M
- Awards in window
- 1,263
Top recipients: University of Washington, The Leland Stanford Junior University, The Broad Institute, Inc, The Johns Hopkins University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026
Synopsis
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
- County governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Small businesses
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Special district governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
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).
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