At a glance
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01) - Parent Announcement is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health (NIH) providing $250,000 to $500,000 for investigator-initiated health-related research. Eligible applicants are us and foreign institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. The application deadline is October 5, 2026. Apply via grants.nih.gov.
- Amount
- $250K–$500K
- Deadline
- Oct 5, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The R01 is NIH's original and predominant grant mechanism, supporting discrete, investigator-initiated health research projects for up to five years. Modular budgets up to $250K per year in direct costs are standard; larger budgets require detailed justification. Standard due dates recur three times annually.
Who can apply
US and foreign institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. New and early-stage investigators receive adjusted payline consideration.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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