Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Background
The Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. The grant is named in honor of the late National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Director, Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). Proposed projects must represent a change in research direction for the ESI and should be innovative and unique.

Grant Details
The purpose of the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant is to provide a new pathway for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who wish to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. Applications submitted to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) must not include preliminary data.

PD/PI's who wish to propose research projects consistent with their past work or training and/or supported by preliminary data, should apply to the Parent R01 or other NOFOs allowing for preliminary data.

The proposed project must be related to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) based on their scientific missions. This notice of funding opportunity does not accept applications proposing clinical trials.

Eligibility Requirements
All organizations administering an eligible parent award may apply for a supplement under this NOFO.

Eligible applicants include:
- Higher education institutions
- Nonprofits
- For-profit organizations
- Local governments
- State governments
- Federal government agencies
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations.

Period of Performance
The maximum project period is 5 years.

Grant Value
Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.