NIH supports eligible NIGMS-funded and new investigators through a single, flexible research grant aligned with NIGMS' mission, with renewals open to current MIRA grantees.
Supports early-stage investigators pursuing research aligned with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences mission, offering stable funding to build careers and explore ambitious projects.
The NCI's MERIT Award extends grant support for Early Stage Investigators up to 7 years, promoting career growth and innovation (NOT-CA-18-037).
The NIH Parent R35 Investigator-Focused Award provides stable, flexible funding to support researchers’ overall programs, enabling scientific freedom and innovation across all career stages.
NIAMS offers eligible career development award recipients up to $50,000 per year for two years for small research projects supporting a transition to independence; clinical trials are excluded.
NIH plans to fund early-career researchers (R01, no clinical trials) for projects representing a significant change in their research direction, aligning with NIH's scientific interests.