Robert J. Schmitz

University of Georgia

Full Professor(heuristic)

Plant Molecular Biology Research · Plant Science

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h-index79
i10-index172
Publications351
Citations27,084

Grants

13 total · 1 active

NSF #2242696

Understanding the mechanistic origins and evolution of gene body DNA methylation

Active
Amount
$800K–$900K
Period
2023-07-01 → 2027-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1856627

TRTech-PGR: Comprehensive identification and functional characterization of cis-regulatory elements in legumes

Amount
$3M–$4M
Period
2019-06-15 → 2026-05-31
PIs
4

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #2026554

Collaborative Research: Mechanisms and manipulation of maize meristem size

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2020-09-01 → 2025-08-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

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All Grants

13 total · 1 active

NSF #2242696

Understanding the mechanistic origins and evolution of gene body DNA methylation

Active
Amount
$800K–$900K
Period
2023-07-01 → 2027-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1856627

TRTech-PGR: Comprehensive identification and functional characterization of cis-regulatory elements in legumes

Amount
$3M–$4M
Period
2019-06-15 → 2026-05-31
PIs
4

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #2026554

Collaborative Research: Mechanisms and manipulation of maize meristem size

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2020-09-01 → 2025-08-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #2120132

Collaborative Research: Mechanisms of differentiation and morphogenesis of the ligule/auricle hinge

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2021-08-01 → 2025-07-31
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1856143

Investigating the mechanistic origins, maintenance and functions of gene body DNA methylation in plants

Amount
$700K–$800K
Period
2019-07-15 → 2023-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1546867

ECA-PGR: Somatic Genetic and Epigenetic Variations in Long-lived Perennial Trees and their Interactions with the Environment

Amount
$2M–$3M
Period
2016-09-01 → 2022-08-31
PIs
4

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1844427

BTT EAGER: Harnessing the power of cellular memory to enhance the breeding potential of crops

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2019-02-01 → 2022-01-31
PIs
2

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NIH #R01GM134682

Investigating natural epigenetic variation and the origins and inheritance of spontaneous epimutations

Amount
$300K–$400K
Period
2019-08-15 → 2021-07-31
PIs
2

NSF #1339194

Comparative-, Functional-, and Epi-Genomics of Legumes and Nodule Formation

Amount
$2M–$3M
Period
2013-11-01 → 2020-10-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NSF #1650331

EAGER: Site-specific engineering of DNA methylation states in plant genomes

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2016-09-01 → 2019-08-31
PIs
3

Awarded at University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

NIH #R00GM100000

Identification and Characterization of Population-Wide Epigenetic Variation

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2012-09-15 → 2016-08-31
PIs
1

NIH #K99GM100000

Identification and Characterization of Population-Wide Epigenetic Variation

Amount
<$100K
Period
2012-09-15 → 2013-09-14
PIs
1

Awarded at SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES

NIH #F32HG004830

Genome-wide transcription factor mapping in Arabidopsis thaliana

Amount
<$100K
Period
2008-08-01 → 2011-07-31
PIs
1

Awarded at SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES

Recent Public Signals

  1. New paper: Single-cell chromatin accessibility and cis-regulatory element analyses in plants using the scPlantReg platform (Nature Plants)2026-04-28
  2. New preprint: Hybrids reveal accessible chromatin <i>trans</i> genetic associations2025-10-10
  3. New NSF award: Understanding the mechanistic origins and evolution of gene body DNA methylation2023-07-01

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