RFA-MD-24-012: Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to colleges and universities. Applications closed on November 18, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 13, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU54
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNIMHD
- Median yearly award$578,729
- Typical project length10.5 years
- U54, Specialized Center Cooperative Agreement. A research center with several projects and shared cores, with substantial NIH involvement. Other open U54 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-MD-24-012 were run by National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD, 5 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-MD-24-012 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-MD-24-001 | October 17, 2023 | Closed December 18, 2023 | Closed |
| RFA-MD-23-001 | January 3, 2023 | Closed March 1, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 18, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 24, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (78% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program is to expand the national capacity for research in the health sciences by providing cooperative agreement support to institutions that offer doctorate degrees in the health professions or in a health-related science and have a documented historical mission and commitment to educating underrepresented students, and for institutions that provide clinical services to medically underserved communities.
Funded under RFA-MD-24-012 so far
NIH funded 5 projects under RFA-MD-24-012 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The median yearly award was $578,729.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator Development Core | University of Houston | 2026 | $491,558 |
| Recruitment Core | University of Texas El Paso | 2026 | $707,892 |
| Research Capacity Core | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ | 2026 | $1.1 million |
| Community Engagement Core | Texas Southern University | 2026 | $1.2 million |
| Texas Tech Center for Translational Research and Rural Health | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center | 2026 | $5.0 million |
Who has won Minority Health and Health Disparities Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research (93.307) awarded $2.0 billion across 1,237 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 37 | $69.3 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 25 | $59.1 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 18 | $52.8 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 24 | $49.5 million |
| The Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. | Georgia | 4 | $44.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-MD-24-012 still open?
No. It closed on November 18, 2024.
Who can apply for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed November 18, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-MD-24-012?
NIH RePORTER lists 5 projects funded under RFA-MD-24-012 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The most were at University of Houston, University of Texas El Paso, North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ.
Who has won Minority Health and Health Disparities Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Johns Hopkins University, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, University of Hawaii. The program made 1,237 awards worth $2.0 billion in that time.
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