National Institute of General Medical Sciences Grants

Open National Institute of General Medical Sciences grants

• Biogenesis and function of cyclic phosphate-containing RNAs

  Up to $429KDeadline: Dec 31, 2029open

  and Abstract Short non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) possess a wide range of functions and are indispensable to many biological processes. While the best char...

• Dynamic pattern formation in the cell cortex

  Up to $414KDeadline: Jan 31, 2030open

  The cell cortex--the outermost part of the cell including the plasma membrane and the underlying cytoskeleton--is extraordinarily important for living...

• Understanding host-microbiome coevolution and genetic variation in immunity using an insect model system

  Up to $382KDeadline: Jul 31, 2029open

  / ABSTRACT Microbiomes have been described as ‘ecosystems on a leash,’ because immunological control of the microbiome is critical for host health. Va...

• Mechanisms of recruitment and roles of the BET family chromatin readers in transcription initiation

  Up to $341KDeadline: Apr 30, 2030open

  Accurate regulation of transcription is critical for gene expression and has a significant impact on cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation. ...

• An initial test of biobehavioral mechanisms of sleep health alterations in the context of adolescent cannabis use using objective methods

  Up to $222KDeadline: Feb 28, 2027open

  Cannabis use (CU} is linked to sleep health domains. In adults, chronic CU has impacted sleep architecture by decreasing REM and slow-wave sleep. The...

• Quantitative Analysis Research Core (QuARC)

  Up to $169KDeadline: Aug 31, 2030open

  Program Director/Principal Investigator (Last, First, Middle): Stergiou, Nick Project Summary The Quantitative Analysis Research Core (QuARC) emerges ...

• The role of macrophages in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy cardiomyopathy

  Up to $162KDeadline: Feb 28, 2029open

  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a fatal X-linked genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 5,000 male births worldwide. DMD is caused by mut...

• Developing Dissemination Strategies to Advance the Reach of T1D Psychosocial Care

  Up to $146KDeadline: Feb 28, 2027open

  Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience worse T1D health outcomes (higher glycemic levels, greater psychological distress) compared to their...

• Probing chemical dynamics and catalytic mechanisms in metalloenzymes with advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques

  Up to $88KDeadline: Feb 16, 2028open

  /Abstract The goal of this proposal is to develop new methods for X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) that can use the ultra-short, femtosecond pulse...

• Coordination of gene expression and molecular function in known pathways

  Up to $55KDeadline: Feb 14, 2028open

  SUMMARY Transcriptomics generates massive amounts of data that we aim to physiologically interpret in terms of how cells respond to different conditio...

• The role of rRNA modifications in regulation of translation initiation

  Up to $50KDeadline: Feb 29, 2028open

  /ABSTRACT: Ribosomes produce all cellular proteins through the process of translation. Translation is highly regulated at three major steps: initiatio...

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How to apply for National Institute of General Medical Sciences grants

Most National Institute of General Medical Sciences applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.