NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Q: How much funding does NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?

This is a forecast opportunity; the agency expects applications to close September 3, 2027.

Q: Who is eligible for NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Eligible applicants: Public & Indian housing authorities; School districts; Nonprofits (501(c)(3)); Tribal governments; City & township governments; Private colleges & universities; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; County governments.

National Institutes of Health

Federal

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Forecast — expected September 3, 2027

Forecast by the agency; not yet open

Number of Awards

Grant Type

Federal

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Not stated
Next expected: September 3, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Forecast: expected to post March 15, 2027; applications expected due September 3, 2027.

Source: Grants.gov forecast for this opportunity.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Public & Indian housing authorities
School districts
Nonprofits (501(c)(3))
Tribal governments
City & township governments
Private colleges & universities
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
County governments

Geography

Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Overview

The NIH Director's Transformative Research Award supports individual scientists and research teams pursuing bold, groundbreaking, and unconventional research with the potential to transform science, create new scientific paradigms, establish new clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. The Transformative Research Award is part of the NIH Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.

Full eligibility text

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).