The NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award supports experienced investigators with multiple NHLBI R01-equivalent awards to conduct innovative research programs in heart, lung, blood, and sleep fields. It provides up to seven years of funding, enabling high-risk, high-reward projects that extend previous discoveries or break new ground within NHLBI's mission. The award emphasizes scientific productivity and flexibility for program-level research.
Eligible applicants include experienced PDs/PIs with at least two NHLBI R01-equivalent awards. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, academic institutions, government entities, small businesses, and tribal organizations. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
