Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24)

About this grant

The  National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (NMVB) was established in 2006 to serve as an exceptional resource for malignant mesothelioma research. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to continue to advance biomedical research for malignant mesothelioma by expanding the collection of biospecimens, related data, and other information in the NMVB. The NMVB is capable of providing biospecimens (such as fresh frozen tumor and control tissues, Grant Number: RFA-OH-26-024. Expected awards: 1.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Applicant institution must have an established registry and tissue bank with the capability of functioning as a national virtual registry and tissue bank for mesothelioma, one in which participating institutions will make available their independent stores of mesothelioma tissue for public access and use through a centralized Internet-based database or registry. This virtual registry and tissue ba

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $1.1M to $1.1M
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $5.5M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: RFA-OH-26-024
7. 7Posted: 2025-07-31

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