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2008 NIH DIRECTOR'S PIONEER AND NEW
INNOVATOR AWARD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Got bold, innovative research ideas with
high-impact potential?
Apply for an NIH Director’s Pioneer Award.
If you’re a new investigator, you’re also
eligible for an NIH Director’s New Innovator
Award.
Both programs are part of the NIH Roadmap for
Medical Research and support exceptionally creative
scientists who propose highly innovative—and
often unconventional—approaches to major
challenges in biomedical or behavioral
research.
Women and members of groups that are
underrepresented in NIH research areas are
especially encouraged to apply.
Pioneer Award
$2.5 million in direct costs over 5 years
5-10 awards expected in September 2008
Open to Scientists Who
- Are at an institution in the United
States
- Are at any career level, including the early
to middle stages
- Will commit at least 51% of their research
effort to the project
Streamlined Application
- Electronic application includes 3- to 5-page
essay and 3 letters of reference
- Applications accepted December 16,
2007-January 16, 2008
More Information
New Innovator Award
$1.5 million in direct costs over 5 years
Up to 24 awards expected in September 2008
Open to New Investigators Who
- Have not yet obtained an NIH R01 or similar
grant
- Hold an independent research position at an
institution in the United States
- Received a doctoral degree or completed
medical internship and residency within the past
10 years
- Will commit at least 25% of their research
effort to the project
Streamlined Application
- Electronic application allows preliminary
data but does not require it
- Applications accepted March 3-31, 2008
More Information
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