Summary
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports outstanding early-career investigators who are ready to pursue independent research soon after completing their doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, without following the traditional postdoctoral path. The award is designed to accelerate the transition to an independent research career. Applications are welcome across all fields relevant to the NIH mission. The Early Independence Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program .
Eligibility
- Native American Tribal Governments Federally Recognized
- Special District Governments
- Nonprofits Having A 501(c)(3) Status With the Irs Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
- For Profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses
- County Governments
- City Or Township Governments
- Small Businesses
- Independent School Districts
- Other
- Private Institutions of Higher Education
- State Governments
- Public and Indian Housing Authorities
- Native American Tribal Organizations Other Than Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
- Nonprofits Non Higher Education Without 501c3
- Public and State Institutions of Higher Education
Funding categories
- Health
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