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Early Independence Award Eligibility Tool

This tool was developed to assist you with determining your eligibility to the NIH Director's Early Independence Award. This tool should not be used as the sole determination of eligibility. Check the funding opportunity for full eligibility requirements.

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1. Have you, or will you, graduate with your terminal research degree or complete your clinical training sometime between June 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024? *

Yes

You are not eligible for the Early Independence Award because you do not meet the eligibility dates.

NIH Director's Early Independence Award

Early Independence Award Eligibility Tool

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