NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NEI New Innovator Award supports postdoctoral and other candidates in non-independent equivalent positions or newly independent Early Stage Investigators of exceptional creativity who propose novel, original and insightful research studies within the mission of NEI. Applications responding to this NOFO should have
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | PAR-26-087 |
| Posted date | 09/23/2025 |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Who can apply | 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). |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.867 |
| Description | The NEI New Innovator Award supports postdoctoral and other candidates in non-independent equivalent positions or newly independent Early Stage Investigators of exceptional creativity who propose novel, original and insightful research studies within the mission of NEI. Applications responding to this NOFO should have the potential to produce a major impact in vision research, test scientific paradigms, or advance key concepts on broad, important problems in biomedical research of priority to NEI. Applications proposing unexpected convergence of disciplines, new scientific directions, or the use of novel methodologies are encouraged. |
| Agency contact | Ed.clayton@nih.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360646 |