NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health
NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
Medicine, Biology and Psychology research grant from National Institutes of Health
Closed on Wednesday, Sep 9
Up to $700,000
About
The Pioneer Award supports individual scientists proposing pioneering, high-impact approaches to major challenges in biomedical or behavioral research; 8 awards expected from $8,000,000 in program funding.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Host location: United States
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
US organizations including higher education institutions, nonprofits, governments and businesses; non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are permissible.
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