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NHGRI Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science

NHGRI Computational Genomics R21

Supports exploratory computational genomics studies that test novel data science methods for human biology.

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PAR-25-229 is the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) R21 funding opportunity for early-stage exploratory research in computational genomics and data science. The R21 mechanism is designed for pilot studies, proof-of-concept projects, and high-risk/high-reward ideas in computational and data science methods applied to genomics — settings where the investigator does not yet have suff…

What this grant funds

Early-stage exploratory research in computational genomics and data science, supporting proof-of-concept methods, pilot studies, and high-risk bioinformatics innovation.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.genome.gov