NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Director's New Innovator Award supports exceptionally creative early-stage investigators pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission. Applications are welcome across all fields relevant to NIH. The award complements other NIH programs that support early-stage investigators and is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program .
From Grants.gov — open and forecasted opportunities (grants.gov). First seen Oct 10, 2026.
Details
- Agency
- National Institutes of HealthFind in source ↗
- Award ceiling
- $475,000.00Find in source ↗
- Award floor
- $475,000.00Find in source ↗
- Award size
- $100K to $1MFind in source ↗
- Total program funding
- $22,700,000.00Find in source ↗
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026Find in source ↗
- Opportunity number
- RFA-RM-28-002Find in source ↗
- Assistance listing (ALN)
- 93.310Find in source ↗
- Eligible applicants
- City or township governments; Special district governments; 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; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Find in source ↗
- Eligibility notes
- Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).Find in source ↗
- Category
- HealthFind in source ↗
- Funding type
- GrantFind in source ↗
History
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