NIH R01 Research Project Grant
NIH's flagship, investigator-initiated grant for a discrete, mature research project.
Official program page- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health
- Mechanism
- R01
- Typical award
- Typically 3-5 years. Budgets up to $250K/year in direct costs use the modular format; requests of $500K+/year in direct costs need prior agreement from the institute.
- Deadlines
- Three standard cycles a year: new applications are generally due Feb 5, Jun 5, and Oct 5, and NIH no longer has separate AIDS-related due dates.
What it funds
- A defined research project led by one or more PIs
- Personnel effort, supplies, equipment, and project travel
- Multi-year programs of work with preliminary data
Who can apply
Independent investigators at eligible institutions, at any career stage. No citizenship requirement for the PI.
Best for
An established line of research with enough preliminary data to support a multi-year project.
Figures and deadlines change year to year: always confirm current details on the official program page before applying.
Related programs
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A two-phase award that carries a promising postdoc through the last of mentored training and into their first independent faculty position.
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