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"NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Supports exceptional junior scientists to pursue independent research early in their careers.
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NIH Director's Early Independence Award | NIH Common Fund NIH Director's Early Independence Award NIH Director's Early Independence Award FY2025 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award informational video Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports promising, newly graduated scientists with the intellect, scientific creativity, drive, and maturity bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers.
Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program , the award supports promising, newly graduated scientists with the intellect, scientific creativity, drive, and maturity to bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers.
Recipient of terminal research degree or completed postgraduate clinical training within previous 16 months or expectation to do so within following 12 months of application submission date Must be in non-independent research position at time of application submission Limit of 2 applications per institution Preliminary data not required Requires 9.
6 months of research effort each year for first 2 years Requires 3-5 Letters of Reference $350,000 direct costs per year for up to 5 years See the Award Overview for more information. Applications due September 10, 2026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals with a doctoral degree who have completed their terminal degree within the past 12 months. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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