Guide for the NIH Director's Early Independence Award, covering eligibility, application process, submission, and award management. Includes links to SF424 guide.
Eligibility Requirements - NIH Director's Early Independence Awards
Details the eligibility criteria for the NIH Director's Early Independence Award, including degree completion, postdoctoral experience, current position, and institutional requirements.
Must have completed or will complete an advanced terminal research degree (PhD) between May 1, 2023, and September 30, 2025.; Clinicians must have completed or will complete clinical training between May 1, 2023, and September 30, 2025.; Cannot have served as a postdoctoral fellow for 12 months or more before May 1, 2023.; Must be in a non-independent research position at the time of application submission.; Must have an institution submit the application on their behalf; U.S.-based institutions only.
Requirements
Research must be highly innovative and have potential for unusually broad impact.; Must be a newly graduated investigator with a record of scientific innovation and productivity.; Must demonstrate unusual scientific vision and maturity.; Must develop a research project relevant to the NIH mission.; Commit at least 9.6 person-months to the project for years 1 and 2; same for general independent research for years 3-5.
