Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)
UpcomingNational Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-28-037 · Forecast
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
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;
Description
The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Parent R35 "Investigator-Focused Award" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund research programs for investigators at all career stages, including Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). The Parent R35 Investigator-Focused Award is intended to provide support for an investigator's program of research within the mission of the awarding Institute or Center (IC) rather than support for a pre-defined project with specific aims. The R35 is typically expected to be an investigator's primary (or only) source of research funding from the awarding IC. An R35 award gives investigators funding stability and scientific freedom. With R35 support, researchers can pursue ambitious and innovative studies without the pressure of constantly seeking new funding streams. Key benefits include:
• Providing flexibility to follow the science as it evolves within the awarding IC's mission.
• Providing stability to take on important, challenging research questions.
• Allowing recipients to devote sufficient time to research, mentoring, and scientific service, and less time to grant administration.
• Providing a high potential for scientific breakthroughs by enabling investigators to think broadly and pursue promising opportunities.
Funding
| Total program funding | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | Not listed |
| Category | Health |
| Assistance listing | 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.307, 93.310, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.397, 93.398, 93.399, 93.543, 93.859, 93.867, 93.879 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or National Institutes of Health. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.