This NIH grant aims to support exceptional investigators in launching independent research careers without the need for traditional post-doctoral training. The program encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and institutions in various geographic locations. It welcomes research proposals in a wide range of topics, including behavioral, social, biomedical, and formal sciences, spanning basic, translational, or clinical research. The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award is part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, offering a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their scientific pursuits. Application deadline: Sep 03, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333075
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-21-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 09, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 Institutions) 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 allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research essentially after completion of their terminal doctoral/research degree or end of post-graduate clinical training, thereby forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career. For the program to support the best possible researchers and research, applications are sought which reflect the full diversity of the research workforce. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and from the full spectrum of eligible institutions in all geographic locations are strongly encouraged to apply to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. In addition, applications in all topics relevant to the broad mission of NIH are welcome, including, but not limited to, topics in the behavioral, social, biomedical, applied, and formal sciences and topics that may involve basic, translational, or clinical research. The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award is a component of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program of the NIH Common Fund. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-21-018.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00266733 | Aug 03, 2021 | Sep 03, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333075 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
333075 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
333075 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
333075 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
333075 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
333075 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
333075 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
333075 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
333075 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
333075 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
333075 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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