NIH Directors New Innovator Award Program (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 353048Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353048

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-24-003.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program, aimed at supporting exceptional early-stage investigators who propose innovative research projects with significant potential impact. This program encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and scientific disciplines, allowing for high-risk, high-reward research without the need for preliminary data. The funding opportunity provides up to $900,000 in direct costs for a three-year segment, with an additional $600,000 available for a subsequent two-year segment, totaling five years of support. Applications will be accepted starting July 19, 2024, and must be submitted by August 19, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries, and additional details can be found at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-24-003.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program, targeting exceptional early-stage investigators proposing innovative research with significant potential impact. This initiative provides up to $900,000 in direct costs for a three-year segment and $600,000 for a subsequent two-year segment, totaling five years. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds and a wide array of scientific disciplines without prior preliminary data as a prerequisite. The program aims to stimulate high-risk, high-reward research by allowing investigators creativity and flexibility in their projects. Notably, applicants must demonstrate independent research capacity by September 2025 and commit at least 25% of their research effort to funded activities. The application submission process will commence on July 19, 2024, with no limitations on the number of applications per institution. The NIH emphasizes adherence to strict application guidelines and deadlines, which are critical for eligibility and consideration for funding. This funding opportunity supports NIH’s goal to foster a diverse research workforce and promote innovative science that could revolutionize healthcare and biomedical research.
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