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NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)

The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission.

From	National Institutes of Health
Who can apply	state governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), school districts, public colleges and universities and 9 more types
Eligibility notes	Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S.
How much	up to $700K per award; about 7 awards; $8.2 million total
Deadline	Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (estimated) (320 days left)
Category	Health
Type	Grant
Opportunity #	RFA-RM-28-001
Assistance listing	93.310
Posted	Thu, Sep 3, 2026

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The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission. Proposed projects must explore new scientific directions that differ substantially from the investigator's current research and from existing work in the field. Applications are welcome across all areas relevant to NIH. The Pioneer Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

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