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Research Project (R01) | Grants & Funding U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health To support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing his or her specific interest and competencies. The Research Project (R01) is NIH's most commonly used grant program for independent research projects. Are you an early stage investigator (ESI)?
If all the PD/PIs on an R01 (or R01-equivalent ) application have ESI status on the date an application is submitted, the application will be flagged as ESI and will receive special consideration during the review and funding process. See Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Policies to learn more. The Stephen I.
Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project in an area of science that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator and for which no preliminary data Allowable costs include (but are not limited to): Salary and fringe benefits for Principal Investigator, key personnel, and other essential personnel Alterations and renovations Publications and miscellaneous costs Facilities and Administrative costs (indirect costs) Application and Submission Information R01 Parent Announcements are available.
Not all NIH institutes and centers participate on all parent announcements. Check the participating organization in the funding opportunity before applying. Application Characteristics R01 application budgets are generally not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Any opportunity-specific budget limits are indicated in Part 2. Section 2. Award Budget of the funding opportunity.
NIH's Modular Budget Policy applies to R01 applications submitted by domestic organizations. Applications are generally awarded for 1-5 budget periods, each normally 12 months in duration. Applications can be renewed by competing for an additional project period.
After identifying a funding opportunity, follow guidance in the How to Apply – Application Guide instruction call-outs, except where instructed to do otherwise in the funding opportunity or related notices. Standard Due Dates apply. Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) Participating Funding Organizations Each funding opportunity specifies the participating organizations.
Applications must fit within the mission of at least one participating funding organization and meet all opportunity-specific requirements. The following funding organizations participate on at least one active funding opportunity.
Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Disease Prevention Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Research Infrastructure Programs Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Cancer Institute National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Human Genome Research Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Institute of Mental Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Nursing Research National Institute on Aging National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities National Library of Medicine Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Office of Research on Women's Health Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health Tribal Health Research Office Your organization's sponsored programs office or grants administrators can answer many internal and agency policy and process questions.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 Research Project Grant is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The solicitation lists 6 required documents: SF424(R&R), Budget forms, PHS 398 Research Plan, Resource Sharing Plan, Data Management Plan, and Senior/Key Person Profile. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.
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