Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Additional dates through May 2027

Funding Amounts: 3–5 years of salary and fringe benefits plus limited research expenses; award budgets vary by NIH Institute/Center and are based on salary support and program-related costs.

Summary: Supports newly independent scientists with salary and protected time to lead independent clinical trials or related studies, enhancing their research careers.

Key Information: Only applications proposing an independent clinical trial (or feasibility/ancillary study) are eligible; consult IC-specific requirements before applying.