Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: September 9, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $700,000/year in direct costs for up to 5 years; approximately 8 awards expected; total direct costs per award up to $3.5 million
Summary: Supports exceptionally creative individual scientists proposing bold, high-impact, and innovative research projects that are distinct from their current work and broadly relevant to the NIH mission.
Key Information: Only single PD/PI applications allowed; major research effort commitment (≥51% in years 1–3) required; preliminary data and detailed experimental plans not required.