The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant program seeks to advance genomic medicine research by encouraging applications that focus on determining the optimal ways to implement and share genomic information and technologies in clinical settings. A significant emphasis is placed on ensuring these advancements are accessible and beneficial to all persons, prioritizing populations that experience health disparities.