Do You Qualify for Independent Support?
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| Know the criteria for getting an independent research project grant. |
| New PIs have benefits such as lower reviewer expectations and special paylines and programs. |
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You should meet the following criteria before you seek an independent research project grant, such as an R01:
- Hold a Ph.D. or M.D.
- Have a faculty-level position, usually assistant professor or higher.
- Have a publication record in the field in which you are applying.
- Work in a research institution that will provide the resources, e.g., equipment and lab space, you will need to complete the project.
You will also need some preliminary data for an R01. If you don't have preliminary data, read Which Award Type Suits You Best? Also see Support by Career Stage -- Ph.D. Track and Support by Career Stage -- M.D. Track.
For help, call an NIAID program officer -- see Contact Staff for Help.
Also talk to people in your office of sponsored research (business office). Learn what level of investigator may apply for independent funding in your institution. Ask about internal application procedures and timeframes, particularly for electronic submission.
Read about the advantages of being a new principal investigator in Are You "New"?
Learn more about qualifying for you and your institution in Part 1. Qualifying for a Grant in the NIH
Grant Cycle: Application to Renewal including Do You Qualify for an Independent NIH Grant?
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