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NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)

HHS-NIH11 RFA-RM-27-004
Posted: Jun 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 09/10/2026
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Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$5,700,000
Award Ceiling
$350,000
Award Floor
$350,000
Expected Number of Awards
10

Description

The NIH Director's Early Independence Award helps talented new researchers begin their own independent research program soon after finishing their doctoral degree or clinical training, without first doing postdoctoral training.The award accepts applications on any topic fitting the NIH mission. It is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.

Synopsis

The NIH Director's Early Independence Award helps talented new researchers begin their own independent research program soon after finishing their doctoral degree or clinical training, without first doing postdoctoral training.The award accepts applications on any topic fitting the NIH mission. It is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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.

Funding Activity Categories

Health

CFDA Numbers

  • 93.310 - Trans-NIH Research Support

Contact Information

Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Email: EarlyIndependence@od.nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-2541
NIH Director's Early Independence Award Program
EarlyIndependence@od.nih.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026 11:37:43 AM EDT

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