NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over a maximum project period of 2 years.
To support exploratory and developmental research projects that may lead to breakthroughs in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
Researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical fields.
Institutions and organizations involved in innovative research.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local governments, state governments, and tribal governments.
Nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status or not have such status.
Federal agencies and foreign organizations are also eligible.
Open to U.S. and non-domestic entities.
Foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible.
Projects must be exploratory and novel, not proposing clinical trials.
Applications should be distinct from traditional R01 projects.
The combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over the project period.
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
The earliest submission date is January 16, 2025, with subsequent deadlines every four months.
Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
Duplicate or overlapping applications are not accepted.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit based on significance, innovation, rigor, and feasibility.
Applications undergo peer review and are assigned to appropriate NIH Institutes and Centers.
Scientific merit, availability of funds, and relevance to program priorities are considered in funding decisions.
Projects must not propose clinical trials.
Navigating the application process and ensuring compliance with NIH guidelines.
Aligning research proposals with NIH's mission to improve health through innovative research.
Innovative and novel projects may have a competitive edge in the review process.
Strong emphasis on innovation and potential impact on the field.
Submitting applications that overlap with existing projects or fail to meet eligibility criteria.
Engage with NIH staff to ensure alignment with research interests and funding priorities.
Highlight the novelty and potential breakthroughs of the proposed research.