Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 15 006
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Director's 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,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 20, 2015 and posted on Oct 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11) designed to help a small number of unusually promising researchers move straight into independent research positions immediately after completing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or finishing a clinical residency. The central idea of the program is to let exceptional early-career scientists skip the traditional postdoctoral training phase, establish their own independent research program sooner, and accelerate the start of a long-term research career. In practical terms, the award targets people who are ready to lead a research agenda and build a track record of independence earlier than the standard academic pipeline typically allows.
This funding opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-15-006 and is categorized as a grant in the health funding activity area. It is associated with CFDA numbers 93.310. The program anticipates making about 10 awards under this announcement, reflecting its highly selective nature and its focus on identifying investigators with exceptional potential for early independence.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity is $250,000. While the source information does not provide additional budget structure details in this excerpt, the ceiling indicates the upper limit of funding expected for an individual award under this announcement, and applicants would typically need to design a research and career-launch plan that fits within that cap.
Eligibility for applying is broad at the organizational level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities that can serve as the applicant institution for the investigator. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other entities as noted in the announcement's additional eligibility information. In other words, a wide range of institutions can sponsor or host an awardee, which is important because the program is fundamentally about enabling an individual investigator to begin independent work, usually within a supportive institutional setting.
Key administrative dates for this specific announcement show it was created and posted on October 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 29, 2016. That timeline indicates a defined, single-cycle application window for this particular release of the program announcement.
Overall, the DP5 Early Independence Award is best understood as a career-accelerator mechanism: it is meant for rare cases where a researcher is demonstrably prepared to transition directly into an independent role, lead an original line of inquiry, and produce impactful health-related research without the customary postdoctoral stage. It is selective (roughly 10 expected awards) and structured to quickly launch independent investigators by providing grant support through an NIH Director's initiative.
FAQs: NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5) - RFA-RM-15-006
What is the NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5)?
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5) is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to help a small number of unusually promising researchers move directly into independent research positions immediately after completing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or finishing a clinical residency.
What is the main purpose of the DP5 program?
The central purpose of DP5 is to accelerate the start of an independent research career by allowing exceptional early-career scientists to skip the traditional postdoctoral training stage and establish their own independent research program sooner than the standard academic pathway typically allows.
Who is the DP5 award intended to support?
The program targets researchers who are ready to lead a research agenda and demonstrate independence earlier than most candidates. It is meant for rare cases where an investigator is prepared to transition directly into an independent role right after a terminal degree or clinical residency.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-RM-15-006.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, referenced as HHS-NIH11.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a grant.
What is the funding activity area for this grant?
The funding activity area is health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.310.
How many awards does NIH expect to make under this announcement?
The program anticipates making about 10 awards under this announcement, reflecting that it is highly selective and focused on identifying investigators with exceptional potential for early independence.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $250,000. This represents the upper limit of funding expected for an individual award under this announcement.
Does the information provided include detailed budget structure requirements?
No. The excerpt provided does not include additional budget structure details beyond the $250,000 award ceiling.
What kinds of institutions are eligible to apply (as the applicant organization)?
Eligibility at the organization level is broad and includes many U.S.-based entities that can serve as the applicant institution for the investigator. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Other entities as noted in the announcement's additional eligibility information
Is DP5 primarily an institutional grant or an investigator-focused award?
Based on the provided information, DP5 is fundamentally about enabling an individual investigator to begin independent work, typically within a supportive institutional setting. A wide range of institutions can sponsor or host an awardee.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was created and posted on October 20, 2015.
What was the application deadline for this specific announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is January 29, 2016, indicating a defined, single-cycle application window for this particular release.
Does this announcement indicate multiple cycles or rolling deadlines?
No. The dates provided show a single posting date and a single closing date for this particular announcement.
What makes the DP5 award different from the traditional research training path?
The distinguishing feature is that it is designed to let exceptional researchers bypass the traditional postdoctoral period and begin running an independent research program immediately after completing a terminal degree or clinical residency.
How selective is the DP5 program?
It is highly selective. The announcement anticipates about 10 awards, emphasizing that the program aims to identify unusually promising investigators prepared for early independence.
What kind of research is this program meant to support?
The program is positioned to support impactful, health-related research, consistent with NIH's health funding activity area.
What is the overall goal of the DP5 award in career terms?
DP5 is described as a career-accelerator mechanism intended to quickly launch independent investigators and accelerate the beginning of a long-term research career.
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