NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award

NHGRI's Genomic Innovator Award is a dedicated R35 route for early-career genomics investigators under the National Human Genome Research Institute. It supports highly innovative work that the institute sees as important for the field's next generation, especially when the science is best pursued in a consortium or team-science setting. The program's current focus includes CRISPR technologies, brain-related disorders, single-cell genomics, precision medicine, and genomic data management. The record notes that the program is active, that 11 awardees were announced in 2020, and that the Genomic Innovator Seminar Series began in September 2022. Eligibility is narrow: applicants must be early-career genomics investigators working within consortia or team-science efforts, and the award terms are set in the FOA. This is a good fit for researchers who can contribute a bold, technically grounded idea and work well in a collaborative environment. The program's emphasis on emerging topics and consortium participation suggests that strong proposals need both novelty and integration: a project has to matter to NHGRI and also fit inside a larger research network. The named contact is a useful signal that direct program discussion before submission is part of the normal path.

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.