Guide for the NIH Director's Early Independence Award, covering eligibility, application process, submission, and award management. Includes links to SF424 guide.
NIH Director's Early Independence Award Eligibility
Details eligibility requirements 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 complete 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.; Institution must submit the application and guarantee an independent research position.
Requirements
Research must be highly innovative with potential for unusually broad impact.; Must fit NIH mission and goals.; Must fit the purpose of the Early Independence Award (accelerate entry into independent research career).; Commit at least 9.6 person-months to the project for years 1-2, and for independent research for years 3-5.; U.S.-based institutions only; no U.S. citizenship requirement for applicant.
