NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
PA-18-489
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)
January 16, 2018
Clinical Trial Not Allowed
The NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant supports exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)
are eligible to apply.
Eligible Individuals (Program Director/Principal Investigator)
Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
Number of Applications
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.
Award BudgetThe combined budget for direct costs for the two-year project period may not exceed $275,000. No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Award Project Period
The total project period may not exceed 2 years
