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2025
How Does NIH Determine Early Stage Investigator Eligibility?
Early Stage Investigator eligibility is calculated in the eRA Commons system, using information provided by the investigator in their eRA Commons Personal Profile. Learn more about how eligibility is determined on the ESI status page.
What Should a Researcher Know If Their Animal Study May Involve Another Institution?
The short answer: collaborations can offer significant benefits for scientific discovery. However, there are a number of components to be considered prior to establishing a collaboration when research involves animal activity.