Genomic Variant Interactions With Other Variants Or The Environment (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

About this grant

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to study the effects of genetic or environmental interactions on genomic variant impact. To accomplish this, centers funded through this initiative will propose a research framework to investigate whether interactions, with effects beyond additive, are important modifiers of the impact of variants. Centers will apply their framework Grant Number: FOR-HG-25-020. Expected awards: 5.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 5
• Total Program Funding: $10M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: FOR-HG-25-020
7. 7Posted: 2025-06-06

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