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NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active education funding opportunity from National Institutes of Health, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jan 7, 2028.

Open the official Grants.gov listing
Deadline
Jan 7, 2028
Posted
Dec 18, 2024
Opportunity number
PA-25-304
CFDA
93.113, 93.121, 93.143, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.361, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.855, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879

Opportunity description

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.

Who can apply

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

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Submitting your application

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