NIH R01 Grant

An NIH R01 grant is a type of funding provided by the National Institutes of Health to support scientific research in health and medicine. It is a competitive award that helps researchers conduct projects aimed at advancing understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases. The grant covers expenses like staff, equipment, and supplies needed to carry out the proposed research. Receiving an R01 signifies that a project's scientific merit is highly regarded, and it provides the stability necessary for investigators to pursue significant research questions over multiple years.