NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Forecasted

National Institutes of Health

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Description

The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission. Proposed projects must explore new scientific directions that differ substantially from the investigator's current research and from existing work in the field. Applications are welcome across all areas relevant to NIH. The Pioneer Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Others

Contact


PioneerAwards@mail.nih.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 3, 2026
  • Award floor$700,000
  • Award ceiling$700,000
  • Program funding$8,200,000
  • Expected awards7
  • CFDA93.310
Categories
Health

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