NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
HHS-NIH11 Posted RFA-RM-27-004
Close Date:
September 10, 2026
40 days remaining
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.
Eligibility
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.
Actions
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
- June 26, 2026
- Closes
- September 10, 2026 40d
- Archive Date
- November 10, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- National Institutes of Health
- Agency Code
- HHS-NIH11
- Funding Instrument
- Other