National Institutes of Health · United States

Continuation of the Exceptional Longevity Data Management and Coordinating… (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Full title in the source: Continuation of the Exceptional Longevity Data Management and Coordinating Center (EL DMCC) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Forecast — expected to open 8 Feb 2027

This is a forecast: the funder has announced the opportunity but it is not open yet; posting is expected around 8 Feb 2027 and the estimated deadline is 8 May 2027. Eligible applicant types include native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), for profit organizations other than small businesses, state governments and 12 more.

Deadline: Estimated 8 May 2027 (not yet confirmed)
Opens: 8 Feb 2027
Grant amount: Not stated — see the official call
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Cost sharing: Not required
Likely applicant types: Public bodies, SMEs / start-ups, Companies, Universities & research, Non-profits From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Reference: RFA-AG-27-004
Assistance listing: 93.866 Aging Research
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

Open the official call ↗

About this call

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the continued operation and expansion of the Exceptional Longevity Data Management and Coordinating Center (EL DMCC) through a single U24 cooperative agreement award. The NOFO will be open to all eligible applicants.

Established in 2022, the EL DMCC serves as the central hub for NIA’s human longevity translational research portfolio, integrating data and activities across studies to maximize the value of deeply phenotyped cohorts and associated genomic and multi-omics datasets.

The DMCC currently plays a critical role in enabling cross-cohort analyses, coordinating collaborative research, and advancing shared data resources. Core functions include data harmonization and integration; development and implementation of common data standards; provision of statistical, computational, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) infrastructure and tools; coordination of cross-project collaborations; and managing shared data systems, including data storage, access, and platform operations.

Read the full text

The DMCC also develops and maintains the ELITE (Exceptional Longevity Translational Resources) Portal, which provides secure access to harmonized datasets, analytical tools, and cloud-based computational workspaces. The DMCC supports controlled access to EL data and use of these resources by the research community and maintains ongoing efforts to ensure the Portal is interoperable with the NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Portal and other data resources of the National Institutes of Health, consistent with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.

Through the NOFO, the Coordinating Center will be expected to build on and expand these core functions by:

• Enhancing integration of increasingly large and diverse datasets across cohorts and species

• Expanding statistical, computational, and AI/ML capabilities and associated infrastructure

• Developing and refining methods and standards for multi-omics data harmonization and integrative analyses

• Coordinating and supporting collaborative research across NIA-funded projects

• Developing and disseminating translational resources, including target nomination and prioritization resources, curated target knowledgebases, and inventories of candidate therapeutic targets

• Advancing the ELITE Portal, including improvements in data organization, search, visualization, interoperability, and cloud-based analytical environments

• Strengthening community engagement through training, workshops, and collaborative activities

Applications are not being solicited at this time. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.

Who can apply

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Independent school districts

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Health

How to apply

Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
For NIH: the organisation and the principal investigator also need eRA Commons accounts; applications are usually submitted through Grants.gov (for example with ASSIST).
Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

NIA Scientific Contact · NIA-NOFO-Scientific@nih.gov · Please contact via e-mail

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	8 May 2027	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Total budget	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Funding rate	No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Who can apply	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Private institutions of…	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.