Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required) to support innovative research projects from early stage investigators (ESIs) that represent a new research direction and do not include preliminary data. Applicants must propose basic science experimental studies involving human participants, which align with NIH's definitions of both clinical trials and basic research, and must include a one-page attachment detailing the change in research direction. This grant opportunity is crucial for advancing fundamental biomedical and behavioral research without immediate application towards processes or products. The application period opens on August 25, 2025, and closes on August 25, 2028, with additional information available at NIH Grants. For inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.