NIH’s Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program: Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Structural Birth Defects in the US

Deadline: 7 March 2017

In response to The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, NIH, through the Common Fund, has established the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First). The Kids First program is expected to be a ten-year effort (2015 – 2024) that will build the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Data Resource (Kids First Data Resource).

This program is intended to identify samples for genome sequencing that will help elucidate genetic contribution to childhood cancers and the etiology of structural birth defects.

Eligibility Criteria

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs)
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)Regional Organizationsa
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
S. Territory or Possession.