# CZI Single-Cell Data Insights

**Funder:** CZI
**Budget:** Up to $500,000
**Duration:** 2-3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** Technology / computational
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Official call:** https://chanzuckerberg.com/rfa/single-cell-data-insights/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

CZI Single-Cell Data Insights funds computational tools and methods for analyzing single-cell data, with awards up to $500,000 over 2-3 years. The call targets researchers and software developers building open-source or openly available tools that advance single-cell biology across disease areas. This is a periodic RFA with no consortium requirement; projects focus on computational innovation rather than wet-lab research.

## Who should apply

- Computational researchers, bioinformaticians, and software engineers working on single-cell methods
- Teams building open-source or openly available analysis tools
- Researchers focused on tool development and data infrastructure rather than primary biology
- Applicants with a track record of code release and community engagement

## Key dates

- Periodic request for applications; check CZI website for current RFA status
- Single-stage application
- 2-3 year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasize open-source release and reproducibility; CZI prioritizes tools with community reach over closed-source software.
- Include concrete use cases and downstream users, CZI reviewers assess whether your tool solves real problems in single-cell labs.
- A clear sustainability plan (community maintenance, maintenance funding, or institutional support) strengthens competitive applications.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the CZI Single-Cell Data Insights grant pay?

Up to $500,000 per project over 2-3 years.

### Who should apply to the CZI Single-Cell Data Insights RFA?

Computational researchers, bioinformaticians, and software engineers developing open-source tools for single-cell data analysis.

### Is the CZI Single-Cell Data Insights RFA open now?

This is a periodic RFA; check the CZI website for the current application status and deadline.

### Do I need a consortium to apply for CZI Single-Cell Data Insights?

No, consortium partnership is not required, though collaborators and advisors can strengthen your team.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/czi-single-cell-data-insights-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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