NIH Funding Opportunity: Investigator-Initiated Innovation in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a new funding opportunity, PAR-25-228, titled “Investigator-Initiated Innovation in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)”. This program is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and aims to support innovative research in computational genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.
Key Details
- Purpose: This program supports the development of cutting-edge computational, statistical, and bioinformatics tools and methods that enable advances in genomics research with broad applicability to human health and disease.
- Funding Limits: Up to $500,000 in direct costs per year for a maximum of 5 years.
- Submission Deadlines:
- First Due Date: February 5, 2025
- Additional due dates occur semi-annually in February and June through September 8, 2027.
Goals of the Program
The program seeks to: - Foster highly innovative approaches for analyzing, processing, and interpreting genomic data. - Support projects that focus on scalability, accessibility, and interoperability of tools for genomics research. - Advance methodologies such as: - Tools for visualizing large genomic datasets. - AI/ML methods for genomics, including generative AI and benchmarking. - Privacy-preserving technologies for genomic data. - Federated learning models for distributed data analysis.
Application Instructions
Interested researchers must: - Follow the guidelines in the NIH How to Apply - Application Guide. - Submit applications electronically via Grants.gov, NIH ASSIST, or institutional systems. - Include a detailed resource-sharing plan and comply with NIH’s Data Management and Sharing Policy.
Ineligible Projects
Applications focused on the following will not be reviewed: - Microbial genomics or microbiome research. - Maintenance or expansion of existing genomic resources. - Projects with a narrow focus on specific diseases or systems.
Contact Information
- Scientific Contacts:
- NHGRI: Dr. Jean Gao, email: jean.gao@nih.gov
- NLM: Dr. Catherine Farrell, email: catherine.farrell@nih.gov
- Grants Management Contacts:
- NHGRI: Natalie Linear, email: natalie.linear@nih.gov
- NLM: Andrea Culhane, email: andrea.culhane@nih.gov
Learn More
For additional details, please visit the official NIH PAR-25-228 page.