NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings

93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support

Forecasted opportunityLast Updated: Sep 3, 2026

Important dates

Forecasted post date: March 15, 2027
Forecasted application due date: September 9, 2027
Forecasted award date: August 30, 2028
Forecasted project start date: September 30, 2028
Fiscal Year: 2028

Award details

Expected project funding: $8,200,000
Expected awards: 7

Award min.

$700,000

Award max.

$700,000

Funding opportunity number:RFA-RM-28-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Grant
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
Category of Funding Activity:
- Health
Category Explanation:Not specified

History

Forecast posted date: September 3, 2026
Archive date: Not specified
Version: 1

View version history on Grants.gov

Summary

The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH mission. Proposed projects must explore new scientific directions that differ substantially from the investigator's current research and from existing work in the field. Applications are welcome across all areas relevant to NIH. The Pioneer Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

Eligibility

Government

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

Education

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

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information on eligibility

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;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

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Agency contact information

Email: PioneerAwards@mail.nih.gov

PioneerAwards@mail.nih.gov

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