What is an R01 Grant?
The Research Project Grant (R01) is the original and historically oldest grant mechanism used by the National Institute of Health (NIH). It provides support for health-related research and development aligned with the NIH’s mission. R01 grants can either be investigator-initiated or through a Request for Applications. When applying for an investigator-initiated R01, there are no specific program requirements, but the proposed research plan must align with the program interests of one or more NIH Institutes and Centers.
In summary, and R01 grant supports a specific project performed by named investigators, focusing on their expertise and interests within the NIH’s mission. If you’d like more details, the Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) website offers information on funded R01s, average award amounts, and grant characteristics.
Scope: | The National Institutes of Health (NIH) consists of 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs), each with its own specific research agenda. These ICs focus on particular diseases or body systems. Almost all of them fund R01 grants, and research grant applications are assigned to an IC based on guidelines. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research is encouraged, often leading to applications being assigned to multiple ICs. Applicants are advised to identify an IC that aligns with their research area and contact relevant scientific staff for support. For detailed information about the mission of each NIH IC, you can visit the List of NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website.
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Resources: | NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01) | grants.nih.gov
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Contacts: | The best contacts are within your department. Your faculty mentor, department administrator or grants manager can assist. |
Related Links: | Types of NIH Award Opportunities
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