NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 353057Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

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/353057

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-24-005.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional), a federal grant aimed at supporting promising junior investigators who wish to pursue independent research immediately after completing their doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training. This initiative encourages applications from a diverse range of eligible institutions and backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to foster innovative research across various fields, including behavioral, biomedical, and social sciences. Grants of up to $250,000 per year are available for a maximum of five years, with applications due by September 6, 2024. For further details, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the official announcement at NIH Grants.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grantsinfo@nih.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFA-RM-24-005-Full-Announcement.html
    RFA-RM-24-005.html
    The NIH Director's Early Independence Awards, part of the NIH Common Fund, aims to support exceptional newly graduated researchers who can pursue independent research careers immediately after their doctoral degree or clinical training, bypassing the traditional post-doc phase. This funding opportunity encourages diverse applicants, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, to propose innovative research spanning behavioral, biomedical, and social sciences. The program provides grants of up to $250,000 per year for a maximum of five years, contingent on availability of funds. Application deadlines, instruction details, and eligibility criteria are specified, with emphasis on institutional support for candidates. Review criteria focus on the investigator's qualifications, innovation of the proposed research, and the supportive environment provided by the host institution. A pre-application webinar is scheduled to assist potential applicants with the submission process, highlighting the NIH's commitment to fostering a diverse and productive research workforce. The initiative seeks to catalyze high-risk, high-reward research with substantial scientific impact on healthcare and related fields.
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