National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Forecast — the expected date (May 25, 2026) has passed; watch for the official notice
- Award size
- Not specified — see notice
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Other (see eligibility), Private college or university, Public college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 49
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/6e628d8f-c560-4587-a47e-db62d12bf210 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/27106622-4826-42e5-8a70-b6fe65080197
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About this grant
The NEI New Innovator Award supports postdoctoral and other candidates in non-independent equivalent positions or newly independent Early Stage Investigators of exceptional creativity who propose novel, original and insightful research studies within the mission of NEI. Applications responding to this NOFO should have the potential to produce a major impact in vision research, test scientific paradigms, or advance key concepts on broad, important problems in biomedical research of priority to NEI. Applications proposing unexpected convergence of disciplines, new scientific directions, or the use of novel methodologies are encouraged.
Eligibility (from the notice)
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).
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Who in Tennessee has won this program
24 awards to Tennessee recipients in 3 counties since 1978. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $14M | 1997 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $12.7M | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $9.4M | 1997 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $8.7M | 1998 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $7.1M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.7M | 2001 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.4M | 2010 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.5M | 2002 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $5.4M | 1984 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.4M | 2006 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.4M | 1978 |
| University Of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $5.2M | 2020 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another grantee
This federal money also reaches local groups as subawards. 25 subawards on file. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Through | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $958K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $941K | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | University of Alabama At Birmingham | $594K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $537K | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $404K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Duke University | $374K | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Cornell University | $357K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Retina Pc | Nashville, Davidson County | The Johns Hopkins University | $353K | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $317K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $309K | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $295K | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $283K | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov subaward reports (prime recipients report subawards of $30,000 or more).
About the program (93.867)
Vision Research — NEI
How applications are judged
The following consideration will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Technical merit of the proposed project; (2) Availability of funds; and (3) Relevance to program priorities.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.