Research Training at NHGRI
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a worldwide leader in developing the most cutting-edge genomics tools and technologies. Be a part of pushing this exciting field forward, and experience first-hand training from genomics leaders and innovators.
![International Summit](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/media/images/2020-07/international_summit_dyn.jpg)
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
![Graduate Partnerships Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.2_Graduate_Partnerships_Program.jpg)
The Graduate Partnerships Program develops future scientists by providing opportunities to perform research in NHGRI laboratories.
![Maternal Fetal Medicine and Medical Genetics Fellowship | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.3_Maternal_Fetal_Medicine_and_Medical_Genetics.jpg)
This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
![Medical Biochemical Genetics Residency Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.4_Medical_Biochemical_Genetics_Residency_Program.jpg)
One-year residency in Medical Biochemical Genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with metabolic genetic disorders.
![Medical Genetics Residency Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.5.1_Medical_Genetics_Residency_Program.jpg)
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
![Medical Genetics Fellowship Training Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.5.2_Medical_Fellowship_Program.jpg)
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
![Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.6_NHGRI_Intramural_Health_Disparities_Post-Doctoral_Fellowship_Program.jpg)
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
![NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.7_NIH_Undergraduate_Scholarship_Program.jpg)
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
![Non-Doctoral Level Training in Social and Behavioral Research | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.8_Non-Doctoral_Level_Training_in_Social_and_Behavioral_Research.jpg)
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
![Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.9_Pediatrics_and_Medical_Genetics_Residency_Program.jpg)
An opportunity for medical school graduates to complete a combined, five-year residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics.
![Physician Scientist Development Program | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.10_Physician_Scientist_Development_Program.jpg)
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
![Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.11_Post-Baccalaureate_Intramural_Research_Training_Award.jpg)
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
![Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.12_Post-Doctoral_Intramural_Research_Training_Award.jpg)
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
![Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.13_Summer_Internship_Program_in_Biomedical_Research.jpg)
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
![Technical Intramural Research Training Award | NHGRI](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218025223im_/https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/5.2.1.14-Technical-Intramural-Research-Training-Award.jpg)
Technical Intramural Research Training Awards produce highly trained support professionals capable of performing the advanced laboratory techniques.
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Last updated: July 25, 2020