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