Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: October 3, 2025 | February 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 direct costs per year for up to 5 years; total annual costs (including indirects) may reach $275,000.
Summary: Supports early stage investigators in establishing a cohesive, NIGMS-aligned research program with flexible, stable funding.
Key Information: Applicants must devote at least 51% of total research effort to the award; only single PD/PI applications allowed.