At a glance
Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal or. The application deadline is January 7, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The goal of this NOFO is to support R21 applications for novel theory and methods development that better delineate how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to complex trait variation across individuals, families, and populations. Approaches should be interdisciplinary across the natural and social sciences, account for interdependencies across scales of biological, social, and ecological organization, and make extensive use of theory, simulations, and validation using available large-scale datasets
Who can apply
Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses. Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-25-256. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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