2007 NIH Director's Pioneer Award Call for Applications

A key component of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research, the NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists who propose highly innovative--and potentially transformative--approaches to major challenges in biomedical research.

In September 2007, NIH expects to make 5 to 10 new awards of $500,000 in direct costs per year for 5 years.

Women, members of groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research, and individuals in the early to middle stages of their careers are especially encouraged to apply.

Open to Scientists Who Are
-U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents
-Currently engaged in any field of research
-Interested in exploring biomedically relevant topics
-Willing to commit at least 51% of their research effort to the Pioneer Award project

Apply Online
-Streamlined application includes a 3- to 5-page essay and 3 letters of reference
-Apply between December 1, 2006 and January 16, 2007
-See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-005.html for application instructions

More Information
-See the Pioneer Award Web site, http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/pioneer
-E-mail questions to pioneer@nih.gov