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. 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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Details
- Agency
- National Institutes of HealthFind in source ↗
- Award ceiling
- $350,000.00Find in source ↗
- Award floor
- $350,000.00Find in source ↗
- Award size
- $100K to $1MFind in source ↗
- Total program funding
- $5,700,000.00Find in source ↗
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026Find in source ↗
- Opportunity number
- RFA-RM-28-004Find in source ↗
- Assistance listing (ALN)
- 93.310Find in source ↗
- Eligible applicants
- Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)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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