NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)
UpcomingNational Institutes of Health · Opportunity number RFA-RM-28-002 · Forecast
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Special district governments
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have 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;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $22,700,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $475,000 |
| Award ceiling | $475,000 |
| Category | Health |
| Assistance listing | 93.310 |
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.