This funding opportunity supports projects to establish an ethical resource of ancient and historical human DNA data to advance studies on contemporary human traits and biology. It encourages leveraging ancient DNA data to improve understanding of modern human diseases and health-related traits by integrating these data with modern human and other species' genomic information. Collaborative projects combining expertise in DNA sequencing, computational genomics, human evolution, and ancient populations are encouraged. Clinical trials are not allowed under this U01 mechanism.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal governments, and certain non-U.S. entities. Specific eligibility details are provided in the announcement.
