Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Additional standard NIH due dates through May 7, 2027

Funding Amounts: 3–5 years of salary support and program-related expenses; award budgets are based on salary and justified costs, not to exceed 5 years.

Summary: Supports newly independent scientists with protected time and salary to conduct basic experimental studies involving humans, enhancing their research careers.

Key Information: Applicants must propose independent basic experimental studies with humans that meet NIH's clinical trial and basic research definitions; prior consultation with NIH IC staff is strongly encouraged.