The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important scientific areas relevant to NIH. Projects must explore new scientific directions that differ substantially from the investigator's current research and existing work in the field. Applications are welcome across all NIH-relevant areas as part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as state, county, city governments, tribal governments, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and others including federal agencies and foreign institutions.
