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Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Program: Experimental and Computational Technology Development (RM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Forecast Expected deadline July 1, 2027 Opportunity RFA-RM-28-017

National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around May 1, 2027, with applications due around July 1, 2027.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 14, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

Forecast postedSeptember 14, 2026
Expected postingMay 1, 2027
Expected deadlineJuly 1, 2027
Expected award dateMay 1, 2028

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

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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What the grant funds

The purpose of the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network is to advance discovery of biological processes and disease mechanisms mediated by somatic mutations in human tissues. Since 2023, the program has generated multi-omic somatic mutation datasets from standardized human tissues spanning all three germ layers. Building on the Stage 1 foundation, the NIH intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)supporting Stage 2 of the SMaHT Experimental and Computational Technology Development initiative. The Experimental and Computational Technology Development initiative supports multidisciplinary development, optimization, validation, benchmarking, and dissemination of rigorous, cost-effective technologies for somatic mutation detection and functional interpretation. Awardees will collaborate with other SMaHT Stage 2 initiatives to incorporate validated technologies into production workflows, pipelines, data releases, and community resources.

Category: Health.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to SMaHT Program, smaht@od.nih.gov, Please contact via e-mail..

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Who can apply for Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Program: Experimental and Computational Technology Development (RM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Program: Experimental and Computational Technology Development (RM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Expected deadline July 1, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

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