The NIH offers the Directors Early Independence Award for exceptional investigators aiming to pursue independent research directly after completing their terminal degree, bypassing traditional post-doctoral training. Individuals from diverse backgrounds can apply for research in any relevant area to the NIH mission. Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, this grant supports those looking to accelerate their independent research careers. Closing date for applications is on Sep 27, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 302174
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-RM-18-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (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: | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Directors Early Independence Award supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research essentially directly 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. Applications are welcome from individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives and in any topic of relevance to the broad mission of NIH. The NIH Directors 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-18-010.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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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
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-E | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2018 | PKG00239662 | Aug 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
302174 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
302174 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
302174 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
302174 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
302174 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
302174 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
302174 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
302174 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
302174 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
302174 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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