NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional) is offered by National Institutes of Health. Max award: $350,000. This is a forecast; the deadline is not set yet.
| Opportunity number | RFA-RM-28-004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecasted |
| Posted | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Closes | Not set |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $350,000 |
| Total program funding | $5,700,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Small businesses, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, 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 governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Category | Health |
Summary (excerpt)
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports outstanding early-career investigators who are ready to pursue independent research soon after completing their doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, without following the traditional postdoctoral path. The award is designed to accelerate the transition to an independent research career. Applications are welcome across all fields relevant to the NIH mission. The Early Independence…
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