Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for biomedical research institutions that award doctorate degrees in health or health sciences. Institutions must have received less than $50 million per year in NIH support and less than $25 million per year in R01 total cost for the past three fiscal years. The grant supports multi-investigator teams developing 2-3 interrelated genomic research projects addressing critical genomics issues including technology development, disease genomics, clinical applications, data science, and ethical implications. Centers must provide educational activities alongside research to expand the pool of genomic scientists and clinician scientists.
Eligible institutions typically have research capacity but lack specialized genomics infrastructure. Your institution must meet the NIH funding thresholds over the recent three-year period. Teams should combine diverse expertise across genomics, computational science, epidemiology, and clinical research. The research must advance knowledge in one or more priority genomics areas.
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Key dates
- Jul 17, 2025 Applications open
- Mar 2, 2026 Application deadline
- Oct 30, 2026 Award announced
- Oct 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to provide capacity building for genomics research. The Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building will support Genomic Research Centers at biomedical research institutions that award doctorate degrees in the health professions or the sciences related to health, and have received an average of less than $50 million per year in NIH support and less than $25 million per year of R01 total cost of NIH support for the past three fiscal years. Each award will support a multi-investigator, interdisciplinary team to develop 2-3 interrelated, innovative genomic research projects. Each project should address one or more critical issues in genomics including: genomic technology and methods development; genome structure; genome function; genomics of disease; use and impact of genomic information in clinical care; genomic data science and computational genomics; ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomic research; and/or genomics and health outcomes. Along with its scientific goals, the Centers should expand the pool of genomic scientists, clinician scientists, and researchers who can perform innovative genomics research by providing didactic, practicum and research activities and experiences that are aligned with the research projects. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. Investigators with expertise and insights into all aspects of genomics research are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in genomics with expertise in computational science, epidemiology, functional studies, biology of disease, clinical care, ELSI, and implementation science will be encouraged, so these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (Senior Key Personnel)
- Letters of Support/Commitment
- Institutional Resources and Environment Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Jennifer Troyer National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- 📧 jennifer.troyer@nih.gov
- 📞 301-312-3276
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.172 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$39,531,110
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$34,574,245
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$32,186,204
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$30,195,606
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$26,495,937
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$26,020,371
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$24,964,130
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$24,413,854
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$23,757,911
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$22,977,417
Top States by Funding
- CA 19 awards $317.2M
- MA 16 awards $302.5M
- WA 9 awards $140.1M
- NY 6 awards $93.6M
- NC 5 awards $93.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.172). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $452,727,668 | |
| 2025 | $423,878,429 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,989,158 |
FAQ
What types of institutions can apply?
Biomedical research institutions that award doctorates in health or health sciences. Your institution must have received less than $50 million per year total NIH support and less than $25 million per year in R01 total cost for the past three fiscal years.
When will the full Notice of Funding Opportunity be released?
The NOFO is not yet available. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This announcement allows time for potential applicants to develop collaborations and projects before the formal funding opportunity opens.
What research topics are eligible?
Projects must address critical genomics issues including technology development, genome structure/function, disease genomics, clinical applications, data science, ELSI, or health outcomes. Multi-investigator teams should develop 2-3 interrelated projects.
Who should be on the research team?
Teams should combine expertise in genomics with computational science, epidemiology, functional studies, disease biology, clinical care, ELSI, or implementation science. The center must also provide educational and training activities.
What is the funding level for awards?
Specific funding amounts are not detailed in this announcement. Check the formal NOFO when released for budget ranges and award amounts.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Begin planning now. Applications are not yet being solicited, so use this time to develop meaningful collaborations and strengthen your research team.
- Build an interdisciplinary team combining genomics expertise with complementary disciplines like computational science, epidemiology, or clinical research.
- Document your institution's recent NIH funding history. You'll need to verify you meet the eligibility thresholds on total NIH support and R01 costs.
- Design 2-3 tightly integrated research projects rather than standalone studies. Show how they address critical gaps in genomics.
- Plan educational components alongside research. Include didactic and practicum activities that develop the next generation of genomic scientists.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying from institutions that exceed NIH funding thresholds ($50M total or $25M R01 annually). Proposing unrelated research projects rather than 2-3 interrelated studies. Neglecting capacity building and educational activities in the proposal.
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