NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIH grant supports specific research projects aligned with NIH Institutes' missions, but excludes clinical trials.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 5, 2026 (New) | July 5, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 5, 2026 (New) | November 5, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | February 5, 2027 (New) | March 5, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | June 5, 2027 (New) | July 5, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 5, 2027 (New) | November 5, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2028 (Final deadline)
Funding Amounts: No specific budget limit; budgets must reflect actual project needs. Maximum project period is 5 years.
Summary: Supports investigator-initiated research projects in areas aligned with participating NIH Institutes and Centers; clinical trials are not allowed under this announcement.
Description
This opportunity supports investigator-driven research projects (NIH Parent R01 mechanism) that align with the scientific missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Projects must be discrete, specified, and circumscribed, reflecting the expertise and interests of the applicant(s). This notice does not accept applications that propose clinical trials. The R01 is NIH's original and most utilized research grant mechanism, designed to foster innovative basic, translational, or applied research that advances knowledge and public health.
