The NIH Director’s Pioneer Award supports highly creative scientists pursuing pioneering approaches to major challenges in biomedical, social science, and behavioral research. It funds high-risk, high-reward projects that develop new research directions and innovative methods to advance these fields.
Applicants must align with the mission of a participating funding organization and meet specific requirements. Early Stage Investigators receive special consideration if all PD/PIs on an R01 or equivalent application have this status at submission.
