Global Genomic Medicine Consortium (G2MC)
RESOURCES
Funding and Grants
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We’re regularly looking for funding or grant opportunities and sources that align with the mission of G2MC to share across our organization. If you know of a grant or funding opportunity or source, let us know using the form below.
FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowship and Grant Opportunities
Follow in the footsteps of award-winning authors, scientists, scholars, changemakers and community leaders. AAUW is providing $6 million in funding to more than 320 fellows and grantees in the 2022-23 award year. These exceptional recipients will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls. Deadlines for several of these opportunities are December 1, 2022.
GRANT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOURCES
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/research-funding/Funding-Opportunities" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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The National Human Genome Research Institute solicits grant applications related to its scientific priorities and welcomes investigator-initiated applications. Visit this page to explore all funding opportunities offered by NHGRI.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/research-funding/Funding-Opportunities/research" target="_blank">Research Funding Opportunities</a>
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The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support of its research mission which is to accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. We do this by driving cutting-edge research, developing new technologies, and studying the impact of genomics on society.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/careers-training/NHGRI-Funding-Opportunities-Training-Career-Development" target="_blank">Funding for Research Training</a>
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NHGRI Training Mission: Prepare a diverse and talented genomics workforce that is operating at the forefront of genomics in order to accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs to improve human health.<br><br> The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to help scientists develop their skills as researchers and professionals. Our programs offer opportunities at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/careers-training/Funding-to-Promote-Diversity-in-the-Genomics-Workforce" target="_blank">Funding to Promote Diversity in the Genomics Workforce</a>
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In spite of tremendous advancements in scientific research, information, educational and research opportunities are not equally available to all. NIH encourages institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations to enhance the participation of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences.<br><br>Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NHGRI staff to discuss their proposed application well in advance of submitting the application.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/research-funding/Funding-Opportunities/NHGRI-Small-Business-Program"_blank"">Small Business Program</a>
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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Small Business Program awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants for projects that fit our mission and vision.<br><br>NHGRI strives to improve the health of all humans through advances in genomics research.<br><br>As a leading authority in the field of genomics, our mission is to accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. We do this by driving cutting-edge research, developing new technologies, and studying the impact of genomics on society.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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<a href="https://www.genome.gov/research-funding/Funding-Opportunities/Genomic-Innovator-Awards" target="_blank">Genomic Innovator Awards</a>
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The NHGRI Genomic Innovator Awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other team-science efforts. All awardees work on critical, emerging topics in genomics. These awards recognize creative endeavors with great potential to accelerate future genomics research.
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Wellcome Trust
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<a href="" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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Wellcome Trust funds researchers to take on important questions relating to life, health, and wellbeing, with creative approaches that push boundaries. They believe ground-breaking discoveries are more likely to occur in collaborations between a diverse range of people, and therefore work with partners and the teams they fund to support a thriving, inclusive research culture.
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Wellcome Trust
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<a href="https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/early-career-awards" target="_blank">Early-Career Awards</a>
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This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.<br><br>Where your host organisation is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
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Wellcome Trust
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<a href="https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards" target="_blank">Career Development Awards</a>
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This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.<br><br>Where your host organisation is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
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Wellcome Trust
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<a href="https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards" target="_blank">Discovery Awards</a>
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This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.<br><br>Where the host organisation of the lead applicant is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
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<a href="https://chanzuckerberg.com/science/science-funding/" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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CZI supports science through targeted grantmaking and open competitions for research funds in specific issue areas with Requests for Applications, or RFAs.
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RTW Charitable Foundation
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<a href="https://www.rtwcf.org/contact/" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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It is RTW's mission to power rare disease research, medical innovation and humanitarian collaborations to improve the health of underserved communities.
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RTW Charitable Foundation
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<a href="https://www.rtwcf.org/contact/" target="_blank">Scientific Research</a>
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Core to the Foundation's mission, RTW supports research in ultra-rare diseases with a special focus on projects that have the clearest chance of reaching patients. They do this via two mechanisms: through research grants and through the RTWCF Research Institute.
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RTW Charitable Foundation
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<a href="https://www.rtwcf.org/contact/" target="_blank">Policy & Education</a>
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Articulate the value of medical innovation and ensure patient access to therapies.<br><br>RTW strives to educate the public on the value of drug development to support increased innovation. In addition, they seek to incentivize development of less marketable treatments.<br><br>RTW ensures equitable access to quality treatment for patients around the world and strive to increase access to early diagnosis and detection.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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<a href="https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/how-we-work/grant-opportunities" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provides funding to organizations to achieve measurable impact in the fight against poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. This is the foundation's largest funding vehicle, accounting for over 90% of their charitable giving.
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Illumina
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<a href="https://www.illumina.com/clinical/medical-information-resources/grants-sponsorships.html" target="_blank">Medical Education & Research</a>
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Illumina offers grants and sponsorships to support research that aligns with our mission to unlock the power of the genome and drive the progress of genomics. They offer this support through medical education grants, medical research grants, investigator-sponsored research grants, collaborative research support, and medical sponsorships.<br><br> Through these biomedical research efforts, scientists can pursue meaningful and groundbreaking work and Illumina can spur advances in critically needed research areas.
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Illumina
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<a href="https://www.illumina.com/science/accelerator.html" target="_blank">Illumina Accelerator</a>
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Illumina is committed to unlocking the power of the genome, and they know it can't be done alone. Illumina for Startups is Illumina's way of accelerating innovation in the entrepreneurial community by partnering with leading venture capital investors and entrepreneurs to create, launch and grow genomics startups. Illumina for Startups initiatives include Illumina Accelerator, founded in 2014, and Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina, launching Fall 2021. Together, Illumina will advance breakthrough applications in genomics, including therapeutics, diagnostics, agriculture, synthetic biology, software and direct-to-consumer applications.
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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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<a href="https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/genomics-health-futures-mission" target="_blank">Genomics Health Futures Mission (Australia)</a>
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The Genomics Health Futures Mission is investing $500.1 million in genomic research. It will improve testing and diagnosis for many diseases, help personalise treatment options to better target and improve health outcomes, and reduce unnecessary interventions and health costs.
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Genome Canada
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<a href="https://genomecanada.ca/projects-funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities/" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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Genome Canada’s impact-focused approach translates cutting-edge genomics research and innovation into solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Through the Canadian Genomics Enterprise—a unique investment model comprising Genome Canada and six independent regional Genome Centres—they deliver economic, health, social and environmental impact for Canada and the world.<br><br>Genome Canada leads challenge-driven genomics initiatives and makes other key research investments focused on areas of strategic importance for Canada where genomics can make a vital difference—mobilizing research and innovation, expertise on the intersections of genomics and society, and Canadian skills and talent.
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European Commission
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<a href="https://erc.europa.eu/" target="_blank">European Research Council</a>
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The ERC, set up by the European Union in 2007, is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. It funds creative researchers of any nationality and age, to run projects based across Europe.<br><br>The ERC offers 4 main grant schemes: Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants, Advanced Grants and Synergy Grants.
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European Commission
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<a href="https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/" target="_blank">Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions</a>
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The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are the European Union’s reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.
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European Commission
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<a href="https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls_en" target="_blank">Funding Programmes and Open Calls</a>
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Funding programmes that support research and innovation projects, with links to open and upcoming calls.
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UK Medical Research Council
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<a href="https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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MRC funds research at the forefront of science to prevent illness, develop therapies and improve human health.
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Research Council of Norway
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<a href="https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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The Research Council allocates NOK 11 billion annually for research and innovation. They have four main application deadlines per year as well as a number of funding schemes with open-ended deadlines. Applicants compete with one another for funding.
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Swiss National Science Foundation
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<a href="https://www.snf.ch/en/LlLsqrrZVo4EqWui/page/open-calls" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funds excellent research at universities – from physics to medicine to sociology. Thousands of teams are generating knowledge for a better future for all. Together with their partners, SNSF plays a key role in shaping research in Switzerland.
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Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
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<a href="https://www.amed.go.jp/en/news/proposals.html" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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AMED aims to achieve the world's healthiest and longest-living people by creating the world's most advanced medical technologies and services, and also aims to become a pillar of Japan's economy by fostering medicine, drugs, and medical devices as strategic industries.
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Swedish Research Council
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<a href="https://www.vr.se/english.html" target="_blank">General Funding</a>
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The Swedish Research Council is Sweden’s largest governmental research funding body, and supports research of the highest quality within all scientific fields. They pay out almost 8 billion SEK per year to support Swedish research.
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