Atom | NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 16, 2025 (New) | July 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 16, 2025 (New) | November 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | Additional standard NIH due dates through January 7, 2028

Funding Amounts: Up to $275,000 direct costs over 2 years; no more than $200,000 in any single year; project period max 2 years.

Summary: Supports high-risk, early-stage exploratory or developmental research in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields; clinical trials are not allowed.

Key Information: Preliminary data not required; projects must be novel and distinct from R01-type research; foreign organizations are eligible.

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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