RFA-HG-22-001: Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-HG-25-009). Status: Closes February 26, 2027 (111 days left). It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $500,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on February 27, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNHGRI
- Median yearly award$583,474
- Typical project length5 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-HG-22-001 were run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI, 10 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-HG-22-001 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-HG-25-009 | December 16, 2024 | Closes February 26, 2027 (111 days left) | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | December 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 27, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 3, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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 Institutions) 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $583,474; it allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Funded under RFA-HG-22-001 so far
NIH funded 10 projects under RFA-HG-22-001 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 10 institutions. The median yearly award was $583,474.
Who has won Human Genome Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Human Genome Research (93.172) awarded $2.2 billion across 1,255 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 59 | $153 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 46 | $123 million |
| The Broad Institute, Inc | Massachusetts | 22 | $119 million |
| University of California Santa Cruz | California | 17 | $64.7 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Texas | 24 | $62.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, RFA-HG-25-009, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-HG-22-001 still open?
No. It closed on February 27, 2024. A newer notice is open: RFA-HG-25-009, closes February 26, 2027 (111 days left).
Who can apply for Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed February 27, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each.
Who has been funded under RFA-HG-22-001?
NIH RePORTER lists 10 projects funded under RFA-HG-22-001 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 10 institutions. The most were at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh.
Who has won Human Genome Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Leland Stanford Junior University, University of Washington, The Broad Institute, Inc. The program made 1,255 awards worth $2.2 billion in that time.
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