Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Minimum funding of $2 million across fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Maximum project period of 5 years.
To identify and support research projects by exceptionally promising Early Stage Investigators with a long-term career interest in pursuing innovative research in genomics.
Early Stage Investigators in genomics.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and Indian/Native American tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Applications are open to U.S. organizations only; non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must focus on genomics research, including genomic sciences, genomic medicine, genomic data science, and ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics.
Applications must include a detailed experimental plan and a professional and scientific development plan.
Application budgets cannot exceed $400,000 in direct costs per year.
Application due dates are set for February 26, 2027, with a letter of intent due on January 29, 2025.
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or overlapping applications under review at the same time.
Applications must include a professional and scientific development plan, letters of support, and a resource sharing plan.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, investigator(s), and environment.
Applications will undergo scientific merit review and advisory council review.
Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project will be a primary consideration.
Applications must include a plan for engaging an advisory committee for feedback and career guidance.
Applications that do not include the required professional development plan will be considered non-responsive.
Encouragement for applicants from institutions that have not traditionally received significant funding from NHGRI.
Focus on early-stage investigators may provide a competitive advantage for applicants meeting the criteria.
Strong institutional support and a clear research vision are critical for success.
Failing to adhere to application guidelines and submission deadlines.
Engage with advisory committees early in the application process.
Highlight unique aspects of the proposed research and institutional support.