Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-HL-26-002
NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Research
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
April 26, 2024
Respond By
April 28, 2027
Identifier
RFA-HL-26-002
NAICS
541715
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is seeking applications for the Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) to advance research in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) fields. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Products/Services Requested: - Long-term funding for a scientific research program in HLBS areas - Supports a research program (not a single project) for up to seven years - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are named, as this is a grant for research - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be experienced Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) with at least two active NHLBI R01-equivalent awards - Focus is on supporting innovative, high-risk research directions within the NHLBI mission - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions - No product or service part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a research grant opportunity - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as the opportunity funds investigator-led research programs
Description
The NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) aims to promote scientific productivity and innovation by providing long-term support and increased flexibility to experienced Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) with at least two NHLBI R01-equivalent awards. The award supports a research program within the scope of heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) research for up to seven years, allowing investigators to pursue innovative and high-risk research directions. The OIA provides a stable funding environment, reduces time spent on grant applications, and facilitates mentoring and scientific service. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofit, business, government, and educational organizations.