Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 14 004
Apply for RFA RM 14 004
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.310 Trans NIH Research Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2014 and posted on Oct 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Small businesses City or township governments County governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education.
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program designed to help a small number of exceptionally promising researchers move straight into independent research careers immediately after finishing a terminal doctoral or research degree (such as a PhD) or completing a clinical residency. The central idea is to let candidates bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period, start running an independent research program earlier than usual, and accelerate their trajectory toward becoming established investigators. In practical terms, this opportunity targets people who are ready to lead their own research direction right away and who can demonstrate unusual maturity, creativity, and readiness for independence at an early career stage.
This particular funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-14-004) is a discretionary NIH grant in the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support). NIH anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $4,000,000 for the competition referenced in the notice. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally means applicants are not expected to commit institutional or other non-federal dollars as a condition of receiving the award (though institutional support and commitments can still be important in demonstrating feasibility and independence).
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and spans many common NIH-eligible applicant types. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and various units of government such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, and certain tribal governments and organizations. The announcement also explicitly mentions categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. That said, non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization. However, foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, meaning the research may include certain foreign elements if they meet NIH requirements and are properly justified.
From a timing and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on October 21, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 30, 2015, and an archive date of March 2, 2015. In other words, this specific listing reflects a past competition cycle, but it provides a clear snapshot of the program’s intent, typical award scale, and eligibility framework. The NIH listing also provides a direct link to the full announcement on the NIH grants site (RFA-RM-14-004), which is where applicants would find the detailed requirements that matter most for submission, including the rules around candidate eligibility (for example, how NIH defines the “early independence†window after degree completion/residency), expectations for institutional commitment, and the structure of the application.
For support and technical issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), intended for problems accessing the announcement or resolving linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5)?
The NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5) is an NIH grant program intended to help a small number of exceptionally promising researchers transition directly into independent research careers immediately after completing a terminal doctoral or research degree (such as a PhD) or finishing a clinical residency.
What is the main goal of this program?
The central goal is to allow candidates to bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period, start leading an independent research program earlier than usual, and accelerate their trajectory toward becoming established investigators.
Who is this award designed for?
This opportunity targets people who are ready to lead their own research direction right away and who can demonstrate unusual maturity, creativity, and readiness for independence at an early career stage.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA-RM-14-004.
What kind of NIH funding opportunity is this?
This announcement is described as a discretionary NIH grant opportunity in the health funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support).
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
NIH anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding level for this competition?
The estimated total funding level stated for the competition referenced in the notice was $4,000,000.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required, meaning applicants are generally not expected to commit institutional or other non-federal dollars as a condition of receiving the award.
If matching funds are not required, does institutional support still matter?
Yes. While matching funds are not required, the listing notes that institutional support and commitments can still be important for demonstrating feasibility and independence.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and various units of government.
What government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
The announcement includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and certain tribal governments and organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly mentions categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly mentions faith-based or community-based organizations among eligible applicant types.
Can federal agencies apply?
The announcement indicates that eligible federal agencies are included among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply as the applicant organization?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization under this announcement.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. The listing states that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, meaning the research may include certain foreign elements if they meet NIH requirements and are properly justified.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on October 21, 2014.
What was the application closing date for this specific listing?
The original and current closing date listed for this announcement was January 30, 2015.
When was this listing archived?
The archive date listed is March 2, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
Based on the dates provided (closing date January 30, 2015 and archive date March 2, 2015), this specific listing reflects a past competition cycle rather than an open application period.
Where can applicants find the detailed requirements for submission?
The listing points applicants to the full announcement on the NIH grants site under RFA-RM-14-004, which is where detailed requirements would be provided.
What kinds of details are expected to be in the full NIH announcement?
The listing indicates the full announcement contains details such as rules around candidate eligibility (including how NIH defines the "early independence" window after degree completion or residency), expectations for institutional commitment, and the structure of the application.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement link?
For support and technical issues (such as problems accessing the announcement or resolving linking issues), the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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