The MERIT Award Extension provides Early Stage Investigators with up to 7 years of grant support in two segments, offering flexibility and additional time to launch their research careers successfully. This opportunity supports innovative research projects and helps investigators become established before submitting renewal applications. Clinical trial optional submissions are accepted.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, government entities, tribal governments, and others as specified. Early Stage Investigato
