OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-HG-25-009

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Feb 26, 2027(136 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH/NHGRI R01 grant for Early Stage Investigators pursuing innovative genomics research across genomic sciences, medicine, data science, and ELSI. It fits research-driven organizations with genomics expertise, not general small businesses looking for operating capital. Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no genomics research component should not bother applying.

Best for
Early Stage Investigators in genomics research, Universities and research institutions, Genomics-focused small businesses and nonprofits, Tribal and government entities with genomics research programs
Not for
Businesses outside genomics research, Foreign organizations, Organizations without a genomics research focus
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
82
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (social)
68
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 26, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, school districts, public housing authorities, and certain other organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not clarify whether sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH/NHGRI R01 grants for Early Stage Investigators pursuing innovative genomics research (genomic sciences, medicine, data science, ELSI). Open to universities, governments, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses including small businesses; foreign entities may not apply.

About this grant

This Funding Opportunity Announcement is intended to identify and support research projects by exceptionally promising Early Stage Investigators with a long-term career interest in pursuing innovative research in genomics. This opportunity is open to research in all areas relevant to the mission of NHGRI, including genomic sciences, genomic medicine, genomic data science, and ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Health
  • Genomics
  • Research

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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