Want to learn more about the NIH Director's Early Independence Award?
You're in the right place.
The award is part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program run by the Common Fund in
the Office of the Director.
The program contains the NIH Director's Pioneer, New Innovator, Transformative Research, and
Early Independence Awards and supports exceptionally creative scientists proposing innovative research
relevant to the NIH mission.
The Early Independence Award was created to help exceptional junior scientists with the
knowledge, drive, and maturity to move into independent research positions straight out
of their doctoral programs or medical residencies, effectively skipping the postdoc.
The award allows up to $250,000 per year in direct costs for up to five years.
Preliminary data are not required.
Instead, the focus is on the logic and power of the approach.
The award operates on a general timeline.
The funding opportunity is released in the spring with applications due in the fall.
The scientific merit review is completed by March, and the final Council-level review
is in May.
Funding decisions and award announcements are made in the summer.
This cycle happens annually, so if you miss this funding opportunity, look for new ones
in the spring.
Now let's look at the eligibility requirements.
You must have completed or will complete your doctoral degree
or medical residency sometime between June 1 of 2016 and September 30 of 2018.
You must be in a non-independent research position at the time your application is submitted.
That means you cannot have assigned research space from an institution
Your research agenda must be set with a mentor
Your research must be funded primarily through support to other investigators
And institutional policy will not allow you to apply for an NIH R01 without special permission.
Only one Principle Investigator is allowed to apply.
But award money can be used to fund collaborators and contractors.
There are no U.S. citizenship requirements, but you must apply from a U.S.-based institution,
and only two applications are allowed per institution.
You must commit 80% effort to the project in the first two years, followed by 80% effort
towards independent research in general.
If you don't meet every one of the eligibility requirements
you are not eligible to apply.
But look into the other three NIH Director's awards and see if one is a fit for you.
If you are eligible, what are the next steps?
To begin, you should carefully read the funding opportunity.
It contains all the details and instructions you need to apply.
You need to find an institution that will support you.
The NIH does not match applicants to potential host institutions.
If you need more help, look at our website for Frequently Asked Questions and help on
submitting letters of reference.
And be sure to submit your application by September 22, 2017, by 5:00 PM local time.
Late applications will not be accepted for any reason, so submit early.
What actually happens during the review?
All applications are sent to the NIH Center for Scientific Review, which manages the review
process, and are reviewed in their own study section by a specially convened
Scientific Review Group.
The review occurs in two phases.
The first phase is conducted by "Mail Reviewers," whose expertise closely matches the topic
of the application.
In the second phase, an editorial board uses the comments and scores from the first phase
to invite 30 or so of the most meritorious applicants for an in-person interview in Washington DC.
The review emphasizes the investigator's creativity, innovativeness of the research approach, the
potential impact of the project, and the project's suitability for the award.
What happens after an award is made?
If you are awarded- congratulations!
You will receive a Notice of Award that outlines all the conditions and requirements of the award.
Including completion of an annual report
and a one-time site visit at your institution
by NIH staff to ensure you are receiving the support you need for your transition to independence.
You are also expected to attend the High-Risk, High-Reward Research Symposium, highlighting
the incredible research supported by the program and held annually in Bethesda, MD.
And please acknowledge your award in relevant publications and media communications.
And keep us informed of any major announcements.
We'd like to highlight your accomplishments on our website and to NIH and Congressional
leadership.
And yes, the award is transferable if you change institutions in accordance with NIH
policy and procedures.
But awards may not be transferred to foreign institutions.
Still have questions?
Join NIH staff for a live Question and Answer webinar.
Send in your questions ahead of time to EarlyIndependence@od.nih.gov.
And thanks!
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