Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: February 16, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | October 16, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | June 16, 2027 | October 16, 2027 | January 7, 2028 (final)
Funding Amounts: Up to $275,000 direct costs over 2 years; no more than $200,000 in any single year.
Summary: Supports exploratory and developmental research at early and conceptual stages in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields; clinical trials are not allowed.
Key Information: For novel, high-risk projects distinct from traditional R01s; broad eligibility including foreign organizations.