Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 11 007
Apply for RFA RM 11 007
- 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 Nov 10, 2011 and posted on Nov 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2012. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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) discretionary grant program designed to help unusually talented, high-potential researchers move straight into independent research positions immediately after finishing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or after completing a clinical residency. The central idea is to support people who are ready to lead their own research programs right away and who want to bypass the conventional postdoctoral training stage. In practice, this opportunity is aimed at accelerating the transition from trainee to independent investigator by providing resources and recognition at a pivotal career moment, when many researchers would otherwise spend several additional years in mentored postdoctoral roles.
This funding opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-11-007, titled "NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5)," and it falls under the Health funding activity category. NIH anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000. The listed award ceiling is $250,000, indicating the maximum amount expected per award (as stated in the source information). The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants do not have to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad across the U.S. research ecosystem and includes many types of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception category in the listing), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The eligibility language also explicitly includes a range of special-designation institutions and agencies, 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 eligible agencies of the Federal Government. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply either. However, "foreign components" are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which generally means certain parts of a project may involve foreign activities or collaborations under NIH rules even though the applicant organization itself must be U.S.-based.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and was posted on November 10, 2011 (with the creation date the same day). The original and current closing date listed is January 30, 2012, and the archive date is March 1, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer open and has been archived. The program is associated with CFDA number 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support), reflecting that it is a trans-NIH effort rather than belonging to just one NIH Institute or Center.
For applicants or institutions that need the full text, NIH provided an official additional information link to the funding announcement on the NIH Grants Guide website (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-007.html). For access or technical issues with the online announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is intended for troubleshooting access and linking problems rather than scientific or programmatic questions.
Overall, this program is best understood as a highly selective, career-accelerating NIH award meant to identify exceptional early-career scientists and clinicians and give them a chance to launch independent research programs earlier than the standard academic path would normally allow, using NIH grant support within the constraints and policies described in the announcement.
FAQs: NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5) - RFA-RM-11-007
What is the NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5) program?
The NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5) is an NIH discretionary grant program intended to help unusually talented, high-potential researchers move directly into independent research positions immediately after completing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or after completing a clinical residency. The program is designed to support people who are ready to lead their own research programs right away and who want to bypass the traditional postdoctoral training stage.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The central goal is to accelerate the transition from trainee to independent investigator by providing resources and recognition at a key career moment, when many researchers would otherwise spend additional years in mentored postdoctoral roles.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-RM-11-007, titled "NIH Directors Early Independence Awards (DP5)."
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Health.
How many awards did NIH anticipate making under this announcement?
NIH anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the announcement?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,000,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $250,000, which is the maximum amount expected per award as stated in the source information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. This program does not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants do not have to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations across the research ecosystem, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception category in the listing)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception category in the listing)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are special-designation institutions explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes institutions and entities 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 eligible agencies of the Federal Government.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
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.
Are foreign components allowed in projects under this opportunity?
Yes. "Foreign components" are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This generally means that certain foreign activities or collaborations may be permitted under NIH rules, even though the applicant organization itself must be U.S.-based.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 10, 2011 (and the creation date is also November 10, 2011).
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is January 30, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is March 1, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer open and has been archived.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support).
What does it mean that this is a trans-NIH effort?
It is listed under Trans-NIH Research Support, meaning the effort is trans-NIH rather than being tied to a single NIH Institute or Center.
Where can applicants find the official full text of the funding announcement?
NIH provided an official additional information link to the announcement on the NIH Grants Guide website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-007.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the online announcement?
For access or technical issues (such as trouble viewing the announcement or problems with links), the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Is the listed contact intended for scientific or programmatic questions?
No. The provided contact is intended for troubleshooting access and linking problems rather than scientific or programmatic questions.
What kind of applicants is this award primarily intended to support?
This program is best understood as a highly selective, career-accelerating NIH award meant to identify exceptional early-career scientists and clinicians who are ready to launch independent research programs earlier than the standard academic path would normally allow.
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