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NIH Investigator-Focused Award (R35)

NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA)

Funds a heart, lung, blood or sleep researcher's whole programme for up to seven years, replacing the institute grants they hold today.

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The institute runs two long-term programme awards with almost identical terms. This is the one aimed further down the career.

The entry condition is the same in the published text: the applicant must currently be a principal investigator on at least two research project awards or their equivalent from the institute, with an outstanding record showing they can make major contributions to heart, lu…

Long-term programme support of up to seven years for investigators currently holding at least two research project awards from the institute, with an outstanding record in heart, lung, blood and sleep research, funding a research programme rather than specific aims and replacing the investigator's other institute funding. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.28 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-HL-26-003Source: www.grants.gov