Funding

Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funder
National Institutes of Health
Opportunity type
Grant
Call status
Closed
Opens
2025-01-05
Deadline
2026-10-05
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Overview

Supports new theories and analytical methods explaining how genetic and non-genetic factors shape complex human traits. Interdisciplinary projects should combine modelling with validation using large existing datasets.

Funding amount

NCI applications: up to USD 350,000 in direct costs per year; other participating institutes set no fixed cap

Eligibility

Wits may apply as a non-US higher education institution. Proposals must fit this call and the mission of a participating institute; institutional registrations and funder requirements apply.

Additional deadlines

Next new-application deadline: 5 October 2026. Next renewal/resubmission/revision deadline, where permitted: 5 November 2026. Submit by 17:00 local time of the applicant organisation. Call expiration: 6 November 2026. This is separate from the application deadline. The USD 350,000 annual cap applies to NCI applications; other participating institutes do not specify a fixed cap.

Contact
National Institutes of Health ยท grantsinfo@nih.gov
Keywords
Health sciences
Official source
NIH / Grants.gov
Last checked
2026-09-19