NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total budget not exceeding $275,000
Maximum project period of 2 years
Support exploratory and developmental research projects
Encourage novel scientific ideas and methodologies
Researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical fields
Federal funding from the NIH
Grant type: R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
Fosters innovative research strategies and applications
Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions
Private Institutions
Nonprofits
For-Profit Organizations
Local, State, and Federal Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Foreign Organizations
Must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov
Domestic and foreign organizations are eligible
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Exploratory and developmental research
Biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research
Innovative techniques, agents, methodologies, or applications
Potential for significant advancement in research fields
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Projects may involve considerable risk
Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year
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Multiple application due dates, latest is June 16, 2027
Annual reporting required
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Follow instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide
Applications must not propose clinical trials