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

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a single U24 cooperative agreement to continue and expand the Exceptional Longevity Data Management and Coordinating Center (EL DMCC). The Center serves as the hub for NIA’s longevity research, providing data harmonization, AI/ML infrastructure, the ELITE portal, and cross‑cohort collaboration support. The award will fund enhancements to data integration, multi‑omics methods, AI/ML capabilities, translational resource development, portal improvements, and community‑engagement activities. • Scope: data management, integration, and harmonization across large human and animal longevity cohorts. • Deliverables: upgraded ELITE portal, expanded AI/ML tools, new multi‑omics standards, target‑nomination resources, training workshops, and sustained data‑sharing services. • Funding mechanism: U24 cooperative agreement (grant‑like but with NIH collaboration). • Eligibility: open to a wide range of entities (U.S. government agencies, nonprofits, for‑profit firms, foreign institutions, tribal governments, etc.). • Timeline (forecast): posting Sep 2026 → anticipated application response May 2027 → award Apr 2028 → project start Apr 2028. • No solicitation is active yet; the forecast is intended to give potential applicants lead time to prepare collaborations.