Human Genome Research - Training, Individual

Objective

As a leading authority in the field of genomics, the mission of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is to accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health by driving cutting-edge research, developing new technologies, and studying the impact of genomics on society. Congress initially established NHGRI to characterize the structure and function of the human genome, including the mapping and sequencing of individual genes. This also includes reviewing and funding research proposals, developing training programs, coordinating international genome research, communicating advances in genome science to the public, and reviewing and funding proposals to address the ethical and legal issues associated with this research. NHGRI develops and supports initiatives that expand opportunities for genomics education and careers, cultivating genomics training programs and workforce development initiatives. These training awards support individuals through fellowships.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. Federal Government
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Public Housing Authority
• Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization
• Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization
• Foreign Non-Governmental For-Profit Organization
• International Organization
• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization

Awards can be made to any public or private, for-profit or nonprofit university; college; medical, dental, nursing school; school of public health; hospital; laboratory; or other institution; state and local health departments; other public or private institutions, both for-profit and non-profit; and/or to individuals. National Research Service Award: Individual Awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree, and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., E.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Any additional eligibility requirements are described at the NOFO level.

Who Benefits

• Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level

Individual Awardees nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. Any additional eligibility requirements are described at the NOFO level.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

NHGRI_DEO@mail.nih.gov
301-648-8106