Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is forecasting a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center. This is a pre-announcement forecast, meaning the full opportunity details, eligibility requirements, and award terms have not yet been published. RCMI programs historically support minority-serving institutions in building biomedical and behavioral research infrastructure. The Coordinating Center role typically involves oversight, technical assistance, collaboration facilitation, and data coordination across RCMI-funded institutions.

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Risks & flags

• This is only a forecast — full NOFO terms, eligibility, and award details have not been published, limiting meaningful competitive preparation.
• RCMI Coordinating Center roles have historically been held by a small number of incumbents with deep program familiarity, which may disadvantage new entrants.
• No response deadline, budget, or scope details are available, making it impossible to assess competitiveness at this stage.