NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)

Go to Funding Search

Key Information

Due Date: September 10, 2027


Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services


Source: Federal


Website: View Website


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: $5,700,000


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Forecasted


Contact Info: EarlyIndependence@od.nih.gov
NIH Director's Early Independence Award Program Please contact via email.

Overview

The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports outstanding early-career investigators who are ready to pursue independent research soon after completing their doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, without following the traditional postdoctoral path. The award is designed to accelerate the transition to an independent research career. Applications are welcome across all fields relevant to the NIH mission. The Early Independence Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
Show More

Additional Info

Posted Date: September 3, 2026


Application Due Date: September 10, 2027


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Small businesses
  • Independent school districts
  • Others
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Show More

Apply with Confidence

Our partners at Syncurrent help local governments move from searching to applying. Confirm eligibility, access funding documents, and begin building a complete application in a single secure platform.

Search MI Funding Hub

NOTE: Site search does not include grant search. See Find Funding page for grant searching.