Synopsis

The NIH Director"s New Innovator Award supports early-stage investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative research projects with the potential to produce a major impact on broad, important areas relevant to the mission of NIH. Applications in any area within the biomedical sciences are welcome; topics may involve basic, translational, or clinical research. The NIH Director's New Innovator Award complements other ongoing efforts by NIH and its Institutes and Centers to fund early-stage investigators. The NIH Director"s New Innovator Award is a component of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) program of the NIH Common Fund.
Response Date	Aug 17, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Oct 17, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	475,000
Award Floor	475,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institutes of Health
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 301-402-2541

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.310: Trans-NIH Research Support