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National Human Genome Research Institute

Supports genomics science and sequencing innovation, from basic methods and data tools to translational health applications.

United Stateswww.genome.gov
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Programs4
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is the NIH institute for genomics research within the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It supports genome sequencing, genomic medicine, genomic data science, and the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics, and it is organized through four extramural divisions: Extramural Operations, Genome Sciences, Genomic Medicine, and Genomics…

Programs & grants under this funder
NHGRI Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science

Funds computational genomics projects that build methods, data science, and analysis infrastructure.

2 grants
NHGRI Computational Genomics R01
Between cycles
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NHGRI Computational Genomics R21
Between cycles
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NHGRI New and Early-Stage Investigator Grants

Funds early-career genomics researchers through dedicated grant pathways toward independent leadership.

NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award

Backs highly innovative early-career genomics investigators through flexible long-horizon support.

NHGRI Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer

Supports small United States businesses bringing genomics tools and screening technologies toward commercialization.

2 grants
NHGRI Commercialization Readiness Pilot
Closed
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NHGRI SBIR/STTR
Open
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Parent entityNational Institutes of Health
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.genome.gov