This NIH Director’s Early Independence Award supports exceptional investigators in launching independent research careers immediately after their terminal degree or clinical training. This grant accelerates entry into independent research by forgoing traditional post-doctoral training. The program strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and institutions across all geographic locations. All topics relevant to the broad NIH mission are welcome, including basic, translational, and clinical research in various scientific fields. This award is a vital component of the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
Opportunity ID: 327280
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-20-014 |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); 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-20-014.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.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 | PKG00261824 | Aug 04, 2020 | Sep 04, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327280 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
327280 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
327280 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
327280 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327280 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
327280 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
327280 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
327280 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
327280 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
327280 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
327280 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf