Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total budget is not limited but must reflect actual needs.
Maximum project period is 5 years.
Supports innovative projects representing a change in research direction for early stage investigators (ESIs).
No preliminary data is required.
Early Stage Investigators (ESIs)
Participating NIH Institutes and Centers
Federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Grant funding type.
Recurring funding opportunity.
Higher Education Institutions (Public/State Controlled and Private)
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Government Agencies
Other (e.g., Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities)
All PD/PIs must be designated Early Stage Investigators (ESI) by NIH.
U.S. organizations are eligible; foreign organizations are not.
Not specified.
Innovative research projects in various scientific fields.
Projects must represent a change in research direction.
PD/PIs must have the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out the proposed research.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual needs.
Open Date: December 29, 2023
Application Due Dates: Various dates from January 2024 to December 2026.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applications must include a separate attachment describing the change in research direction.