Opportunity Listing - Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)

Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.113 -- Environmental Health

93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support

93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training

93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research

93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research

93.867 -- Vision Research

93.879 -- Medical Library Assistance

93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower

93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research

93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants

93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research

93.543 -- Vision Research - Research Projects

93.307 -- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research

93.172 -- Human Genome Research

93.399 -- Cancer Control

93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

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Description

The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Parent R35 "Investigator-Focused Award" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund research programs for investigators at all career stages, including Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). The Parent R35 Investigator-Focused Award is intended to provide support for an investigator's program of research within the mission of the awarding Institute or Center (IC) rather than support for a pre-defined project with specific aims.

The R35 is typically expected to be an investigator's primary (or only) source of research funding from the awarding IC.

style="margin-left:0in;">An R35 award gives investigators funding stability and scientific freedom. With R35 support, researchers can pursue ambitious and innovative studies without the pressure of constantly seeking new funding streams. Key benefits include:

Providing flexibility to follow the science as it evolves within the awarding IC's mission.
Providing stability to take on important, challenging research questions.
Allowing recipients to devote sufficient time to research, mentoring, and scientific service, and less time to grant administration.
Providing a high potential for scientific breakthroughs by enabling investigators to think broadly and pursue promising opportunities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Government

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
City or township governments
County governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
State governments
Special district governments

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Education

Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;

Grantor contact information

Description

Office of Extramural Research Please contact via e-mail

Email

ParentR35@mail.nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

May 27, 2027

Estimated Application Due Date:

October 4, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

July 1, 2028

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 1, 2028

Fiscal Year:

2028

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-28-037

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

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July 30, 2026

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