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NIH Director's Early Independence Award Program
Offered by National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the award supports outstanding junior scientists with the intellect, scientific creativity, drive, and maturity bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers.
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Deadline Invalid Date
Award Amount $1 250 000
Duration 5
Frequency Annual
Host Country United States
Years Since PhD 0-1
Mobility Rule No
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Comments LIMITED SUBMISSION (limit 2 applications from JHU): The NIH Common Fund has established the NIH Director's Early Independence Award to provide a mechanism for exceptional early career scientists to move rapidly into independent research positions at U.S. institutions by essentially omitting the traditional post-doctoral training period. Must be within 12 months of terminal research degree and in non-independent position at time of submission. Need support & commitment of host institution. Awards up to $250K per year for 5 years. ($1,250,000 over five years)
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Last Updated May 2020
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