Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total budget not exceeding $275,000

Maximum project period of 2 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Support exploratory and developmental research projects

Encourage novel scientific ideas and methodologies

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical fields

Funding Source and Type

Federal funding from the NIH

Grant type: R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant

Significance within Funding Landscape

Fosters innovative research strategies and applications

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

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

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov

Geographic Location Requirements

Domestic and foreign organizations are eligible

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified

Organizational Structure Preferences

Not specified

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Exploratory and developmental research

Target Sectors and Themes

Biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Innovative techniques, agents, methodologies, or applications

Impact Expectations

Potential for significant advancement in research fields

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified

Risk Management Expectations

Projects may involve considerable risk

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000

No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year

Matching Fund Requirements

Not required

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines

Multiple application due dates, latest is June 16, 2027

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Annual reporting required

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Follow instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Applications must not propose clinical trials

Grant Details

research biomedical behavioral clinical innovation development exploratory healthcare
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
PA-25-304
NIH Grants
EDU NGO ENTERPRISE PUBLIC RESEARCH OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
275000.00
None
200000.00
USD
None
June 16, 2027, 5 p.m.
March 2025 - July 2028