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Broad Institute Summer Research Program 2026: Paid Genomics Research at MIT-Harvard

Competitive 8-week paid summer research program at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for US undergraduates with generous stipend, housing allowance, and mentorship in genomics and biomedical sciences

Amount: Competitive weekly stipend + housing allowance Deadline: Jan 11, 2026 Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts and United States

Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) | NIH

NIH R21 guidance for exploratory high-risk projects, including current due-date cycles and budget structure.

Amount: Up to $275,000 total direct costs over two years, with no more than $200,000 direct costs in any single year (unless FOA states otherwise) Deadline: Recurring standard NIH due dates for new applications: February 16, June 16, October 16 Location: United States and Global (institution and FOA dependent)

NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08)

Mentored NIH career development mechanism for clinically trained researchers transitioning toward independent investigation.

Type: Research-Grant Amount: Institute-specific salary and research development support, typically for up to 5 years Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 Location: United States

NIH NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

Current NIH Parent F31 fellowship guidance, including due-date cycles, eligibility basics, and application workflow.

Amount: NIH NRSA stipend plus tuition/fees and institutional allowance at current NIH levels Deadline: Apr 8, 2026 Location: United States

Research Project Grant (R01) | NIH

NIH R01 overview with current standard due-date cycles, registration requirements, and application workflow guidance.

Amount: Varies by institute and FOA; many parent R01s use modular budgeting up to $250,000 direct costs per year, with additional approvals for larger requests Deadline: Jun 5, 2026 Location: United States and Global (institution and FOA dependent)