Oligonucleotide Toxicity (OligoTox) Open Data Challenge
Help improve in silico models for predicting toxicity using high-quality, open datasets.
Apply to create high-quality, open datasets using human in vitro systems to help predict toxicity from oligonucleotide therapies and that can lead to development of improved in silico models for predicting toxicity of an oligo. NCATS is especially interested in datasets that support models for liver, kidney, immune, blood, or chronic nervous system toxicity.
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| Sponsoring agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Start date | 12/19/2025 11:59 ET |
| End date | 2/28/2026 11:59 ET |
| Challenge type | Scientific |
| Prizes | Total cash prizes: $500,000 |
| Contact | NCATSChallengePrizeCompetitions@mail.nih.gov |
Apply for the Oligonucleotide Toxicity (OligoTox) Open Data Challenge
These federal prize competitions are conducted pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017. For complete rules, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions, please visit the hosting agency's competition page.
LAST UPDATED: February 18, 2026
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