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R21 Exploratory/Developmental Grants

fromNational Institutes of Healthopenone off
Deadline
January 7, 2028
in 468 days
field
MedicineScience
sub field
Longevity
approach
Basic ResearchTranslational
resource type
Grants
geography
United States
About this grant

The R21 Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism encourages the development of new research activities in categorical program areas, with generally restricted support levels and duration.

Eligibility

Applications must fit within the mission of at least one participating funding organization and meet all opportunity-specific requirements.

Instructions & requirements
Eligibility

Applications must fit within the mission of at least one participating funding organization and meet all opportunity-specific requirements.

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Office of Extramural Research (OER)Corporate framework for NIH research administration, scientific integrity and stewardship
NIH Office of Extramural ResearchGrant administration and policy
NIH Office of Extramural ResearchGrants policy and administration
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Scientific ReviewProgram officers for aging-related R21 applications
NIH Office of Extramural ResearchProgram Administration — oversees all extramural grant programs including R21
NIH Office of Extramural ResearchGrants administration and policy
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Mike LauerDeputy Director for Extramural Research, NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER)Profile—
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Scientific ReviewProgram officers for aging-related R21 applications——
NCATS Translational Science Program StaffProgram Officers, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences——
NIA Division of Aging Biology Program OfficersProgram Officers, Division of Aging Biology, National Institute on Aging——
NIA Scientific Review OfficeScientific Review Staff, National Institute on Aging——
NIGMS Scientific Program OfficersProgram Officers, National Institute of General Medical SciencesProfile—
NIH Grants Information OfficeGeneral Grants Inquiry Contact, NIH Office of Extramural Research——
NIH Office of Extramural ResearchGrant administration and policy——
Office of Extramural Research (OER)Corporate framework for NIH research administration, scientific integrity and stewardship——
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