Select Training and Funding Opportunities

Training

The National Human Genome Research Institute NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) supports initiatives and opportunities for genomics education and careers; cultivates genomics training programs and workforce development initiatives for individuals underrepresented in biomedical research; and promotes genomics research to improve minority health, reduce health disparities and foster health equity.

Undergraduate/Postbaccalarueate Training

These training opportunities introduce students to the genomics field with mentoring and engagement in biomedical research at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Title	Related FOAs / Notices
Immersive Summer Program for Research in Genomics (iSPRinG)*
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award*
R25 - Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomic Field to Promote Diversity (GREAT) Program+	RFA-HG-22-004
R25 - Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan+	PAR-19-380
Summer internship Program in Biomedical Research*
Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Master's and Predoctoral Training

Give opportunities for graduate students to work in a collaborative environment with leading scientists and clinicians to train the next generation of scientific leaders in the field of genomics.

Title	Related FOAs / Notices
F30 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs	PA-21-050
F31 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research	PA-20-251
Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP)*
Immersive Summer Program for Research in Genomics (iSPRinG)*
Non-Doctoral Level Training in Social and Behavioral Research*
R25 - Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan+	PAR-19-380
R25 - Mentored Research Experiences for Genetic Counselors+	PAR-21-074
R25 - Research Experience in Genomics Research for Data Scientists+	PAR-21-075
Summer internship Program in Biomedical Research*
T32 - Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants+	PA-20-142
NIH Loan Repayment Program	NOT-OD-22-148 NOT-OD-22-149 NOT-OD-22-150 NOT-OD-22-151 NOT-OD-22-152 NOT-OD-22-153

Clinical and Residency Training

Trains physicians and clinicians to manage, diagnose, and counsel patients with genetic disorders.

Title	Related FOAs / Notices
Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program*
Immersive Summer Program for Research in Genomics (iSPRinG)*
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship*
R25 - Genomic Curriculum Development for Medical Students+	PAR-21-312

Postdoctoral and Early-Stage Investigator Training

Opportunities that will prepare future scientists to perform genomics research at NHGRI.

Title	Related FOAs / Notices
F32 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship	PA-21-048
01 - Mentored Research Scientists Development Award	PA-20-190 PA-20-176
K08 - Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development	PA-20-202 PA-20-203
K18 - Short-Term Mentored Research Career Enhancement Award to Promote Diversity	PAR-21-214
K25 - Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award	PA-20-199
Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity	PAR-21-271 PAR-21-272
K99/R00 - NIH Pathway to Independence Award	PA-20-187
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship*
Physician Scientist Development Program*
Fellowship in Genomic Science and Health Equity*
Postdoctoral Training in NIH Intramural Research Program
Summer internship Program in Biomedical Research*
T32 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant+	PA-20-142
F31 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research	PA-20-251
R25 - Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan+	PAR-19-380
F30 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs	PA-21-050
F99/K00- NHGRI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Genomics Workforce	PAR-21-143
R25 - Genomic Curriculum Development for Medical Students+	PAR-21-312

Research Funding Opportunities

NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests. For some programs, the NHGRI participates with other institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Title	Related FOAs
Advancing Genomic Medicine Research	RFA-HG-20-036 RFA-HG-20-037
Diversity Centers for Genome Research	RFA-HG-22-026 RFA-HG-22-027
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research	PAR-20-254 PAR-20-255 PAR-20-257
Investigator Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science	PAR-21-254 PAR-21-255
New Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity in Genomics, Bioinformatics, or Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging Research	RFA-HG-21-041
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)	PAR-20-153
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research	PA-21-071
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics	RFA-HG-22-001

* NHGRI Intramural Programs
+ Institutional FOAs that provide training

Last updated: February 6, 2024