Learn more about each program:
- Research Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators
- Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) R01
Use the table below to determine which program best aligns with your proposal.
| Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators R01 | ReWARD R01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | To support independent research projects from a diverse cohort of New Investigators and At-Risk Investigators. | To support the research of scientists who are making a significant contribution to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) |
| PD(s)/PI(s) | New Investigators (including Early Stage Investigators) or At Risk Investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the health-related sciences (e.g., see NOT-OD-20-031, Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity) | Has no NIH Research Project Grant (RPG) funding at time of award and is making significant, sustained, and impactful, contributions to DEIA |
| Review locus | CSR standing study sections | CSR Special Emphasis Panel |
| Support for | Research in areas related to the programmatic interests of NINDS | Research in areas related to the programmatic interests of NINDS and DEIA activities focused on enhancing diversity in the US biomedical research enterprise |
| Clinical trials allowed? | Only BESH or mechanistic clinical trials allowed | No trials of safety, tolerability, clinical efficacy, effectiveness, clinical management, and/or implementation of interventions. |
| Due dates | Standard R01 due dates | Standard R01 due dates |
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