Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)

<p style="margin-left:0in;">The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Parent R35 "Investigator-Focused Award" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund research programs for investigators at all career stages, including Early Stage Investigators (ESIs).&nbsp;The Parent R35 Investigator-Focused Award is intended to provide support for an investigator's program of research within the mission of the awarding Institute or Center (IC) rather than support for a pre-defined project with specific aims.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">The R35 is typically expected to be an investigator's primary (or only) source of research funding from the awarding IC.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">An R35 award gives investigators funding stability and scientific freedom.&nbsp;With R35 support, researchers can pursue ambitious and innovative studies without the pressure of constantly seeking new funding streams.&nbsp;Key benefits include:&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="e2a51b9b2f802d0997d7f1ec9835f107a">Providing flexibility to follow the science as it evolves within the awarding IC's mission.</li><li data-list-item-id="e1a6c6c293717938bfc7dec65a6fd0f8b">Providing stability to take on important, challenging research questions.</li><li data-list-item-id="e479d5de8c44782af184b3cabf85319e2">Allowing recipients to devote sufficient time to research, mentoring, and scientific service, and less time to grant administration.</li><li data-list-item-id="e63511b680a2c6718ebf31dc7830c28c5">Providing a high potential for scientific breakthroughs by enabling investigators to think broadly and pursue promising opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>