NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This grant funds creative early-stage researchers for innovative, high-impact vision research within NEI’s mission, encouraging novel approaches and interdisciplinary work.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: May 25, 2026 (Forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Number of awards expected: 4. Specific award size not published; see program page for updates.
Summary: Supports exceptionally creative early-stage investigators with novel, high-impact vision research proposals within the NEI mission.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—details, deadlines, and funding may change.
Description
The NEI New Innovator Award is designed to support postdoctoral researchers, candidates in non-independent positions, and newly independent Early Stage Investigators who demonstrate exceptional creativity. The program seeks proposals for novel, original, and insightful research within the mission of the National Eye Institute (NEI). Projects should have the potential for major impact in vision research, challenge existing scientific paradigms, or advance key concepts on significant biomedical problems prioritized by NEI. Innovative approaches, interdisciplinary convergence, and the use of novel methodologies are especially encouraged.
