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The NIH Research Project Grant (R01) is NIH's standard investigator-initiated grant and the main cross-IC route for independent research programs. Two parent NOFOs are active, one that allows clinical trials and one that does not, and both remain open through January 8, 2028.

It is a grant mechanism with three application cycles per year, using the standard February, June, and October due dates f…

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

Last verified: 26 May 2026Source: grants.nih.gov