NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
HHS-NIH11 Forecasted RFA-RM-26-004Description
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports rigorous and promising investigators who wish to pursue independent research soon after completion of their terminal doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, thereby forgoing the traditional post-doctoral training period and accelerating their entry into an independent research career. Applications in any area within the biomedical sciences are welcome. The NIH Director's Early Independence Award is a component of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program of the NIH Common Fund .
Eligibility
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, including the NIH Intramural Program;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $350,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $350,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $5,700,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 10
Key Dates
- Posted
- December 11, 2025
- Closes
- N/A
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- HHS-NIH11
- Agency Code
- HHS-NIH11
- Funding Instrument
- Other