Plain-language brief
What this opportunity funds
The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Parent R35 "Investigator-Focused Award" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund research programs for investigators at all career stages, including Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). The Parent R35 Investigator-Focused Award is intended to provide support for an investigator's program of research within the mission of the awarding Institute or Center (IC) rather than support for a pre-defined project with specific aims. The R35 is typically expected to be an investigator's primary (or only) source of research funding from the awarding IC. An R35 award gives investigators funding stability and scientific freedom. With R35 support, researchers can pursue ambitious and innovative studies without the pressure of constantly seeking new funding streams. Key benefits include: Providing flexibility to follow the science as it evolves within the awarding IC's mission. Providing stability to take on important, challenging research questions. Allowing recipients to devote sufficient time to research, mentoring, and scientific service, and less time to grant administration. Providing a high potential for scientific breakthroughs by enabling investigators to think broadly and pursue promising opportunities.
Eligibility at a glance
- Eligible applicants
- County governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Special district governments, Private institutions of higher education, State governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Eligible locations
- Eligible applicants across the United States
- Eligible activities
- Health
- Matching requirement
- Not specified
- Registration
- SAM.gov, Grants.gov
Application process
- Read the complete official notice and confirm every eligibility rule.
- Complete required registrations early; federal registrations can take time.
- Build the budget, work plan, evidence, and attachments requested by the sponsor.
- Submit through the official portal and retain the confirmation.
Change history
No material changes have been recorded since this opportunity entered the hub.