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Early-Stage and New Investigators

Caution: some of the pages in this section may contain outdated information while we update based on the changes we summarized in "The Art of Application."

As you gain experience with the new applications, please send your lessons learned and any other suggestions to deaweb@niaid.nih.gov. We'll use your feedback to improve our material.

Follow the steps on this portal page if you are an early-career stage investigator. If you still have questions, send an email to deaweb@niaid.nih.gov.

Get Started

Support by Career Stage -- M.D.
Support by Career Stage -- Ph.D.
Contact Staff for Help. Your program officer can advise you on how your research fits NIAID's mission.

Learn About Training and Career Awards, Fellowships, and Supplements

New Investigator Guide to NIH Funding. Learn basic funding concepts and processes.
Training and Career portal
- Advice on Research Training and Career Awards

Learn About Getting Independent Support

New Investigator Guide to NIH Funding

Do You Qualify for Independent Support?
Are You "New"? -- do you qualify as a new PI for an R01?
Checklist for New Investigators. Find bulleted lists of action items, advice, and pitfalls.

NIH Grant Cycle: Application to Renewal. Navigate through the world of grants from qualifying to staying funded. R01 focus.
- Checklists for the NIH Grant Cycle.
Other All About Grants Tutorials
Sample R01 Applications and Summary Statements. These samples may help you design your research plan and other sections.
R01 Application to Award Timeline by Review Cycle

More NIAID Grant Portals

For more information, pick the appropriate topic from NIAID's main list of Grants portals by stage, audience, and science area.

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Standard Operating Procedures
- Early-Stage Investigators section
- Training and Career Awards, Fellowships, and Supplements section
Questions and Answers
- Early-Stage Investigators section
- Training and Career Awards, Fellowships, and Supplements section

NIH Resources

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