Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 16 006
Apply for RFA RM 16 006
- 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 Mar 09, 2016 and posted on Mar 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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) funding opportunity (RFA-RM-16-006) is a discretionary NIH grant program designed to help a small number of unusually promising early-career scientists move straight into independent research positions immediately after finishing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or completing a clinical residency. The central purpose is to support investigators who are ready to lead their own research programs without completing the traditional postdoctoral training period, with the broader goal of speeding their transition into full independence and allowing them to begin building a distinct scientific trajectory earlier than the standard academic pathway typically permits.
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (listed as HHS-NIH11) and falls under the Health funding activity category (CFDA 93.310). It uses the grant funding instrument type, meaning awards provide support for a proposed research effort led by an independent investigator at an eligible host institution. The program is competitive and limited in scale, with an expected 10 awards indicated for this particular announcement.
In terms of who can apply, the eligibility is intentionally broad on the institutional side. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The listing also includes an "Others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text, which typically clarifies any special institutional requirements tied to hosting an early-independence investigator (for example, the ability to provide an appropriate independent research environment, space, and mentoring or oversight structures while still preserving the awardee's independence).
The award information provided in the notice shows an award ceiling of $250,000, which is the maximum amount expected per award under the terms described in the announcement. The posting date and creation date were both March 9, 2016, and the application closing date for this cycle was September 12, 2016 (with the original and current closing date matching, suggesting no deadline extension for this round). Overall, the DP5 mechanism is positioned as a high-impact career acceleration program: it targets exceptional candidates, supports early launch of independent research, and is structured to help recipients establish themselves as independent investigators sooner than the conventional route.
FAQs: NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5) - RFA-RM-16-006
What is the NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5)?
The NIH Director's Early Independence Awards (DP5) is a discretionary NIH grant program that supports a small number of unusually promising early-career scientists in moving directly into independent research positions immediately after finishing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or completing a clinical residency.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support investigators who are ready to lead their own independent research programs without completing the traditional postdoctoral training period. The broader goal is to speed the transition into full independence and allow awardees to begin building a distinct scientific trajectory earlier than the standard academic pathway typically permits.
Who administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed as HHS-NIH11.
What funding activity category does it fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing provided for this opportunity is 93.310.
What is the funding instrument type?
The program uses the grant funding instrument type, meaning awards provide support for a proposed research effort led by an independent investigator at an eligible host institution.
How many awards are expected to be made under this announcement?
This particular announcement indicates an expected 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award information provided shows an award ceiling of $250,000, which is the maximum amount expected per award under the terms described in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad on the institutional side. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with 501(c)(3) status)
- Nonprofit organizations (without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text)
Does the "Others" eligibility category mean additional requirements may apply?
Yes. The listing references additional eligibility details in the full announcement text. This typically clarifies special institutional requirements tied to hosting an early-independence investigator, such as the ability to provide an appropriate independent research environment, space, and mentoring or oversight structures while still preserving the awardee's independence.
What career stage is this program designed for?
This program is designed for early-career scientists who are ready to transition directly into independent research positions immediately after completing a terminal doctoral or research degree, or after completing a clinical residency.
Is a traditional postdoctoral training period required before applying?
No. The program is specifically positioned to support investigators who are ready to lead their own research programs without completing the traditional postdoctoral training period.
What makes DP5 different from typical early-career research funding?
DP5 is described as a high-impact career acceleration program. Rather than assuming the conventional postdoctoral-to-faculty pipeline, it targets exceptional candidates who are prepared to establish independence sooner and begin building a distinct research trajectory earlier than the standard pathway.
What is the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) number for this opportunity?
The FOA number provided is RFA-RM-16-006.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 9, 2016.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was March 9, 2016.
What was the application closing date for this cycle?
The application closing date for this cycle was September 12, 2016.
Was the deadline extended for this round?
No deadline extension is indicated for this round. The original and current closing date both appear as September 12, 2016.
Is this program competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is described as competitive and limited in scale, with a small expected number of awards (10) for this announcement.
What kind of research does the award support?
The award provides support for a proposed research effort led by an independent investigator at an eligible host institution. The announcement frames the research as part of launching and leading an independent research program.
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