ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for an ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) program. The goal of aDMG is to establish an ethical resource of ancient and historical human DNA (aDNA) data to advance studies about contemporary human traits and biology. The Data Generation and Resource Center would produce high-quality, whole-genome sequence data from approved aDNA sources and harmonize with existing data to create a centralized data portal. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The production of high-quality, whole-genome sequence data from approved aDNA sources • The creation of a centralized data portal to harmonize with existing data • The encouragement of collaborative investigations combining expertise in DNA sequencing methods and technology, computational genomics and data science, human evolution, and ancient human populations • The eligibility of various types of organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, native American tribal governments, and for-profit organizations • The estimated funding amount of $2,750,000 and the single award