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

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.

FromNational Institutes of Health
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), school districts, public colleges and universities and 9 more types
Eligibility notesOther Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S.
How muchup to $350K per award; about 10 awards; $5.7 million total
DeadlineFri, Sep 10, 2027 (estimated) (321 days left)
CategoryHealth
TypeGrant
Opportunity #RFA-RM-28-004
Assistance listing93.310
PostedThu, Sep 3, 2026

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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 Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

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