NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for exploratory and developmental research projects through the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (R21). This grant supports early and conceptual stages of projects that may involve considerable risk but have the potential to lead to a breakthrough in a particular area of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. • The grant is available to various types of organizations, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, native American tribal governments, and non-profits. • The grant will support research in various areas, including environmental health, oral diseases and disorders, mental health, and more. • The application due date is January 7, 2028. • The grant is expected to be awarded for a period of 2 years.