NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Posted: Dec 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 01/07/2028
Description
The NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant supports exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
Synopsis
The NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant supports exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
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.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 93.113 - Environmental Health
- 93.121 - Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
- 93.143 - NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education
- 93.172 - Human Genome Research
- 93.173 - Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
- 93.213 - Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health
- 93.233 - National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
- 93.242 - Mental Health Research Grants
- 93.273 - Alcohol Research Programs
- 93.279 - Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
- 93.286 - Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
- 93.307 - Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
- 93.310 - Trans-NIH Research Support
- 93.361 - Nursing Research
- 93.393 - Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.394 - Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.395 - Cancer Treatment Research
- 93.396 - Cancer Biology Research
- 93.399 - Cancer Control
- 93.837 - Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- 93.838 - Lung Diseases Research
- 93.839 - Blood Diseases and Resources Research
- 93.840 - Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders
- 93.846 - Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
- 93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- 93.865 - Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- 93.866 - Aging Research
- 93.867 - Vision Research
- 93.879 - Medical Library Assistance
Contact Information
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-2541
NIH Grants Information
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Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 4
Last Updated: Sep 02, 2025 01:46:37 PM EDT
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