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Apply for NHGRI-ASHG's new education fellowship for genetics professionals

The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.

… a career in genetics and genomics education. The 16-month program is divided into three parts: From September 2014 to … will have an opportunity to participate in educational program administration, grant oversight and evaluation, … development, curriculum development, or genomic literacy program development. "There's a need to develop the next …

Research Funding

Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)

The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.

… reference does not adequately represent human haplotype variation, that the existing tools to include alternative … to create a multi-component Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) intended to enable an improved human genome … Title: Representing structural haplotypes and complex genetic variation in pan-genome graphs Stanford University …

Event

IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 3, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 3, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

… of Pre-Application Webinars for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium FOAs (RFA-HG-20-043, … RFA-HG-20-043 : Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation on Genomic Function and Phenotype (UM1 Clinical … the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). …

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IGVF Consortium Pre-Application Webinar - September 9, 2020

NHGRI is hosting a pre-application webinar on September 9, 2020 for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

Research Funding

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program

Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research.

… … Since its creation in 1990, the ELSI Research Program has supported a large body of research on a wide … the generation, interpretation, understanding and use of genetic and genomic information and associated technologies. … that arise in connection with the design and conduct of genetic and genomic research. Genomic Healthcare These …

Policy Issues

Genetic Discrimination

In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.

… wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against … and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and … Administration. For the U.S. Military’s TRICARE insurance program, GINA offers more limited protection. TRICARE may not …

Research Funding

NHGRI GREAT Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomic Field to Promote Diversity (GREAT) Program RFA.

… Diversity (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). … Can I have a program focused solely on the Ethical, Legal and Social … ELSI alone. As noted in the FOA, “For the purposes of this program, the term ‘genomics’ encompasses issues and … considerations in the RFA: “Geographical distribution of program sites.” Can you explain what would qualify as a …

Event

Human Genome Reference Program Webinar

Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.

… … Contacts … NHGRI will fund a new Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) beginning in fiscal year 2020. The program will consist of a coordinating center, high quality … technology development. … Online … Human Genome Reference Program Webinar … Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new …

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GREAT Program Pre-Application Webinar

NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the GREAT Program funding opportunity announcement on October 6, 2021.

… into the Genomic Field to Promote Diversity (GREAT) Program funding opportunity announcement ( RFA-HG-21-033 ). You can find preliminary information about the GREAT Program from the Concept Clearance on NHGRI’s February 2021 … an overview of the FOA, the goals and objectives of the program, and the application review process. Attendees will …

Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

Race

Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.

… ancestral background and social identity. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a social construct used to group people. … background and social identity. … Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms …