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Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for education funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 25, 2028.

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Deadline
Aug 25, 2028
Posted
Aug 25, 2025
Opportunity number
PAR-25-322
CFDA
93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.286, 93.307, 93.313, 93.351, 93.361, 93.393, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.855, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879

Opportunity description

The Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. Applications submitted to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) must not include preliminary data. Applications must include a separate attachment describing the change in research direction.

Who can apply

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

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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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 not allowed.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

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How to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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