NIH funding by institute · Fiscal year 2026
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Grants and Funding
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 26, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards
NHGRI administered $424.6M in fiscal year 2026 across 444 award records to 110 institutions with $10M or more in NIH funding, up 8.3% from FY2025. Stanford University received the most, 7.9% of that total.
FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.
FY2026 NHGRI funding
$424.6M
+8.3% vs FY2025
Award records
444
Institutions funded
110
Recipients with $10M+ in NIH funding
Open or upcoming NOFOs
61
NHGRI as lead or participating institute
Top NHGRI-funded institutions, FY2026
| # | Institution | NHGRI FY2026 | vs FY2025 | Awards | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | $33.4M | +20.6% | 28 | 7.9% |
| 2 | Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCambridge, MA | $29.6M | +12.8% | 14 | 7.0% |
| 3 | University of WashingtonSeattle, WA | $22.7M | −5.5% | 24 | 5.3% |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $16.0M | +32.0% | 12 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, ME | $14.9M | +44.0% | 9 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT | $14.7M | +27.4% | 16 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | $13.3M | −1.4% | 9 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Duke UniversityDurham, NC | $12.0M | +197.6% | 4 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Washington University in St. LouisSaint Louis, MO | $10.7M | +18.6% | 7 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, NY | $10.1M | +324.9% | 2 | 2.4% |
| 11 | Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN | $9.6M | +52.0% | 11 | 2.3% |
| 12 | Columbia University Health SciencesNew York, NY | $8.5M | +58.9% | 8 | 2.0% |
| 13 | University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | $8.3M | −23.1% | 6 | 1.9% |
| 14 | University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | $7.9M | −0.3% | 12 | 1.8% |
| 15 | Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA | $7.6M | +93.8% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 16 | NYU Grossman School of MedicineNew York, NY | $7.2M | +48.8% | 5 | 1.7% |
| 17 | University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $6.8M | +18.6% | 8 | 1.6% |
| 18 | University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | $6.6M | −20.2% | 13 | 1.5% |
| 19 | Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer ResearchNew York, NY | $6.5M | −17.6% | 7 | 1.5% |
| 20 | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY | $6.4M | +74.4% | 8 | 1.5% |
| 21 | California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | $6.2M | −6.7% | 2 | 1.4% |
| 22 | Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR | $6.1M | +75.0% | 2 | 1.4% |
| 23 | University of OregonEugene, OR | $6.0M | +85.7% | 3 | 1.4% |
| 24 | University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | $5.3M | +76.5% | 7 | 1.3% |
| 25 | Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | $5.1M | — | 3 | 1.2% |
Showing the 25 largest of 110 institutions with NHGRI funding.
Open and upcoming NHGRI funding opportunities
NOFOs led by NHGRI first, then those NHGRI participates in, soonest due date first. Browse every NIH NOFO.
Next due Oct 30, 2026
- GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional)
RFA-HG-27-012 · U01
Next due Oct 30, 2026
- GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
RFA-HG-27-013 · U01
Next due Oct 30, 2026
- Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation to Assess Effects of Individual Variants on Genome Function and Phenotype (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
RFA-HG-27-007 · UM1 · opens soon
Next due Dec 14, 2026
- IGVF Data and Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical trials Not Allowed)
RFA-HG-27-008 · U24 · opens soon
Next due Dec 14, 2026
- Genomic Variant Interactions With Other Variants Or The Environment (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
RFA-HG-27-009 · UM1 · opens soon
Next due Dec 14, 2026
- Computational Modeling and Analysis of the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (UM1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
RFA-HG-27-010 · UM1 · opens soon
Next due Dec 14, 2026
- Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
RFA-HG-25-009 · R01
Next due Feb 26, 2027
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-25-369 · R21
Expires Nov 19, 2026
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-25-370 · R03
Expires Nov 17, 2026
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-25-371 · R01
Expires Nov 19, 2026
- Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
PAR-25-255 · R01
Expires Nov 6, 2026
- Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
PAR-25-256 · R21
Expires Jan 8, 2027
- Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-27-003 · RM1 · led by NIGMS
Next due Nov 17, 2026
- NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional)
PA-27-061 · P01 · led by OD
Next due Nov 20, 2026
Showing 15 of 61. See all NHGRI NOFOs.
Recent NHGRI awards
The newest NHGRI award notices among the institutions above, each linked to its NIH RePORTER record.
- Identification of causal DNA variants that influence gene expression in trans (opens NIH RePORTER)
University of Minnesota · 1F31HG015201-01 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 23, 2026
$50KF31
- Sensitive and Accurate Quantification Of Small RNAs At Single-nucleotide Resolution From Deep Sequencing Data (opens NIH RePORTER)
Thomas Jefferson University · 1R21HG014909-01 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 14, 2026
$432KR21
- Generative AI approach to encode cell-type-specific chromatin accessibility and gene expression (opens NIH RePORTER)
Jackson Laboratory · 1R01HG014326-01A1 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 11, 2026
$889KR01
- High-Throughput Combinatorial Platforms to Enhance and Expand CRISPR for Robust Gene Activation (opens NIH RePORTER)
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 1R21HG014556-01 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 8, 2026
$421KR21
- Expanding Genomic SEM for Applications to Highly Multivariate Data (opens NIH RePORTER)
University of Texas at Austin · 1R01HG014691-01A1 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 7, 2026
$763KR01
- Systematic characterization of trait-associated non-coding genetic variants across cellular states (opens NIH RePORTER)
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason · 1R01HG014361-01A1 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 7, 2026
$752KR01
- Leveraging biobank-scale data to elucidate the role of the X chromosome in human complex diseases (opens NIH RePORTER)
Harvard University · 1K99HG014856-01 · NHGRI · Notice Sep 1, 2026
$135KK99
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Newly funded genomics labsQuestions about NHGRI funding
- How much does NHGRI fund?
- In fiscal year 2026, NHGRI administered $424.6M across 444 award records to the 110 institutions on this page. These are the recipients with $10M or more in total NIH funding, so the figure is a large share of NHGRI's extramural awards but not its full budget.
- Which institutions get the most NHGRI funding?
- Stanford University ($33.4M), Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ($29.6M), University of Washington ($22.7M) led NHGRI funding in FY2026.
- How do I find an open NHGRI funding opportunity?
- This page lists open and upcoming NOFOs where NHGRI is the lead or a participating institute, with the next due date. Most investigator-initiated applications go through the NIH parent announcements instead, and are assigned to an institute after submission; contact a NHGRI program officer before you apply to check fit.
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