Policy Watchtower/Funding available
NIH plans 2027 genomics education NOFO; tribal governments among eligible applicants
National Institutes of HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteFunding availableNov 10, 2026
Check: NIH forecasts a 2027 funding notice () renewing a genomics and data science education program, and lists tribal governments that are not federally recognized among the eligible applicants.
What it does
Tribal governments that are not federally recognized, along with several other applicant types, may apply when the renewed program opens. The program funds emerging research institutions (ERIs, meaning institutions with less than $50M in Federal research expenditures under 42 USC 18901) to teach computational genomics and data science (CGDS) to undergraduate and master's students. The text gives an estimated posting date of 2027-02-01 and an estimated application due date of 2027-05-28 for fiscal year 2028.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
What to do next
- Check whether your organization meets the ERI definition (less than $50M in Federal research expenditures under 42 USC 18901) before the posts; the estimated posting date is 2027-02-01.
- Track opportunity number -HG-28-007 and prepare for an estimated application due date of 2027-05-28.
Sources
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- Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastNov 10, 2026
Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Quoted from the source: “Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
Quoted from the source: “intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in 2027”
Quoted from the source: “Estimated application due date: 2027-05-28”
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