- Estimated deadline
- Aug 19, 2027
- Expected posting
- Sep 3, 2026
- Award size
- $475K to $475K
- Total program funding
- $22.7M
- Expected awards
- 30
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding type
- Grant
- Category
- Health
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About this opportunity
The NIH Director's New Innovator Award supports exceptionally creative early-stage investigators pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission. Applications are welcome across all fields relevant to NIH. The award complements other NIH programs that support early-stage investigators and is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
Who can apply
- County governments
- Public and state universities
- Small businesses
- Other (see eligibility)
- Private universities
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- State governments
- For-profit organizations
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Agency contact
NIH Director's New Innovator Award Program
Please contact via e-mail.
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