Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $300,000 per year
Duration: Up to 5 years
Primary objective: Support innovative research concepts in biomedical research
Key stakeholders: Early Stage Investigators, NIAID
Funding source: NIH
Significance: Supports high-risk, high-reward research
Grant frequency: Recurring
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Government Agencies
U.S. Territories
Other (e.g., Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities)
Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate (PhD, MD, etc.)
Must have Early Stage Investigator status
Both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens may apply
Biomedical research
Innovative and high-impact research concepts
Early Stage Investigators
Demonstration of potential and strong rationale for proposed concepts
Maximum budget: $300,000 per year
No cost-sharing required
Open Date: September 13, 2023
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
Earliest Start Date: October 13, 2023
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Follow SF424 (R&R) Application Guide
Letter of Intent encouraged but not required
Applications proposing unexpected convergence of disciplines are encouraged
Part of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award program launched in 2007