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NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP1)

Funds Director’s Pioneer Award (NDPA), NIH's DP1 mechanism.

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The National Institutes of Health uses the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (NDPA) (DP1) to support individuals who have the potential to make extraordinary contributions to medical research.

NIH files the mechanism under Research and Development.

Each announcement under DP1 sets its own deadline, budget and eligibility. NIH publishes the mechanism, not a single competition, so the terms come from t…

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Grants under NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP1)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Avant Garde/Avenir Awards for Investigators Conducting High Risk/High Reward Research on HIV and Substance Use (or Substance Use Disorders)
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Funds high-risk, high-reward research on HIV prevention, diagnosis or treatment in people who use substances or have a substance use disorder.

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: grants.nih.gov