Research grant

NIH Research Project Grant (R01)

U.S. National Institutes of Health · United States
Next deadline
5 February 2027
Funding
See official page
Type
Research project grant
Who it is for
Early-career faculty, Mid-career faculty, Senior faculty
Disciplines
Life sciences, Medicine, Public health
Status
Open

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Details last checked on 21 October 2026. Deadlines and rules change every cycle. Always confirm on the official U.S. National Institutes of Health page before applying.

About this grant

The main NIH grant for health-related research projects.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the NIH Research Project Grant (R01)?
Check the eligibility rules on the official U.S. National Institutes of Health page.

What is the deadline for the NIH Research Project Grant (R01)?
The next known deadline is 5 February 2027. Always confirm on the official page.

How much funding does the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) offer?
Funding amounts are set by U.S. National Institutes of Health for each call. See the official page for current figures.

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