The NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award supports experienced investigators with multiple NHLBI R01-equivalent awards by providing up to seven years of flexible funding to pursue innovative and high-risk research programs in heart, lung, blood, and sleep sciences. This award promotes scientific productivity, reduces administrative burden, and encourages mentoring within the NHLBI mission scope.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as small businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, tribal governments, and various government entities. Specific eligibility details are provided in the full announcement.