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Early Independence Award (DP5)
To support the independent research project of a recent doctoral degree recipient. This research grant program will encourage exceptionally creative scientists to bypass the typical post-doc research training period in order to move rapidly to research independence. It will encourage institutions to develop independent career tracks for recent graduates in order to demonstrate the benefits of early transition to independence both in terms of career productivity for the candidate and research capability for the institution.
Special Considerations
- Are you an early stage investigator (ESI)?
- If all the PD/PIs on an R01 (or R01-equivalent, including DP5) application have ESI status on the date an application is submitted, the application will be flagged as ESI and will receive special consideration during the review and funding process. See Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Policies to learn more.
Organization Eligibility
- Eligibility: U.S. domestic institutions
Project Director/ Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Eligibility
- Career Stage: Predoctoral, Postdoctorate/Residency
Within 12 months preceding, or completing, doctoral degree or medical residency.
Award Information
- Funding Instrument: Grant
- Funding Category: Research Training and Career Development
- Budget Mechanism Code: RP - Research Projects
Application and Submission Information
- Reference Letters: Required (min 3 , max 5)
After identifying a funding opportunity, follow guidance in the How to Apply – Application Guide including any Research (R) instruction call-outs, except where instructed to do otherwise in the funding opportunity or related notices.
Due Dates
The Key Dates section of funding opportunities lists specific due dates. Many opportunities indicate Standard Due Dates apply.
| Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) | Review and Award Cycles | ||||
| New | Renewal, Resubmission, Revision as Allowed |
AIDS and AIDS Related Grant Applications |
Scientific Merit Review | Advisory Council Review |
Earliest Start Date |
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