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

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. The PD/PI must be an NIH defined Early Stage Investigator, and this eligibility must be included in the NIH Commons record prior to the review of the application. In addition, the PD/PI must be an independent researcher with a faculty appointment that is tenure track or equivalent (generally at the level of Assistant Professor or Research Assistant Professor), and have dedicated, independent laboratory space or access to the research resources which will allow them to conduct the research proposed in the grant application as the lead PD/PI