When submitting a R01 application, first evaluate whether you are a 'New Investigator (NI) [2] or Early Stage Investigator (ESI) [3]' according to the NIH Early Stage and New Investigators Policies. R01 applications from ESIs/NIs will be considered among NIA's highest priorities in the use of discretionary funds to make awards selectively. Therefore, such applications may be funded out of strict percentile order. ESIs/NIs should examine our funding policy [4] to determine their relative advantage in competition for R01s.

For more information and resources from NIA, see: Finding Your Way—Resources for Early Career Researchers [5]

First time R01 applicants should register themselves in NIH eRA [6] before submitting their R01 to track an application as well as confirm ESI or NI status.

Apart from the "R01" award NIA offers a variety of mechanisms for junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows to advance their research and career training in aging. See Research Career Development Awards [7].

For detailed information, click on the NIH Office of Extramural Research New Investigator Program [8].

Grant Tutorial

For more information on how to write a grant or get a grant from NIH, see:

All About Grants Tutorial (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) [9]