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Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

US National Institutes of Health (NIH) — HHS-NIH11 grant open #RFA-HG-25-009
Response due Feb 26, 2027 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This NIH funding opportunity (RFA-HG-25-009) from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) supports talented early career researchers working in the field of genomics. It is structured as an R01 research grant with clinical trial activity optionally permitted. The opportunity is open for submissions over an extended window from December 2024 through February 2027, targeting investigators at the early stages of their independent research careers.

What they want

NIH invites R01 grant applications from early career researchers pursuing independent genomics research. Clinical trial components are optional. Applicants must propose original research within the genomics domain. The mechanism is a standard R01 research project grant administered through the National Institutes of Health.
Technical requirements
  • Research must be within the genomics domain
  • Clinical trial component is optional but permissible
  • Must conform to NIH R01 grant application requirements
  • Applicant must qualify as an early career researcher per NIH eligibility definitions
Key personnel
  • Early career Principal Investigator (PI) in genomics

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal submission (standard NIH R01 application package)

Risks & flags

  • Opportunity is scoped narrowly to 'early career researchers' which may disqualify experienced PIs
  • Extended open window (over 2 years) may indicate rolling cohort review rather than competitive single award — applicants should verify specific receipt dates and review cycles

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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