Grant name: NIMHD Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $275,000 over two years
Primary objective: To support exploratory or developmental research projects that improve minority health and reduce health disparities.
Key stakeholders: NIH, minority health populations, researchers.
Funding source: Federal government.
Grant frequency: Recurring, with multiple application deadlines.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other: Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities, Faith-based Organizations.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Focus on human and population-based studies in biomedical, clinical, population, behavioral, or social sciences.
Projects must include a focus on NIH-designated health disparity populations in the U.S.
Encourages multidisciplinary approaches to address minority health and health disparities.
Projects should exhibit strong potential to position early-stage investigators for future R01 funding.
Maximum budget: $275,000 for the two-year project period.
Maximum request per year: $200,000.
Open Date: May 16, 2023.
Application due dates: Multiple, with the latest being February 16, 2026.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
No cost sharing is required.
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Follow the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for detailed submission instructions.