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RESEARCHERS: FY2026 Funding Opportunities, NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program

NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 - Clinical Trial Optional): RFA-RM-25-001

Supports scientists with outstanding records of creativity proposing pioneering approaches to major challenges in any area of science relevant to the broad mission of NIH.

* Open to all career stages | Single-PI applications only | No preliminary data required | Must be new scientific research direction

* $700,000 direct costs per year for 5 years

Application deadline: September 9, 2025

For more information, visit: https://commonfund.nih.gov/pioneer

NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2 - Clinical Trial Optional): RFA-RM-25-002

Supports remarkably creative early-stage investigators proposing highly innovative and high-impact projects.

* Single-PI applications only | PI must have Early Stage Investigator status | No preliminary data required

* $475,000 direct costs per year for 5 years

Application deadline: August 19, 2025

For more information, visit: https://commonfund.nih.gov/newinnovator

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