High-Risk, High-Reward Research Symposium

March 4-6, 2026

NIH Natcher Conference Center (Bldg 45)
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892

The High-Risk, High-Reward (HRHR) Symposium brings together recipients of the NIH Director’s Pioneer, New Innovator, Transformative Research, and Early Independence awards to share their groundbreaking research and discoveries.

Join us for scientific talks and posters from HRHR award recipients and networking with some of the most creative scientists in the U.S.

Pre-registration for this symposium is now closed. NIH staff are welcome to register onsite for the symposium. Please contact Jennifer Adona, [email protected] for additional information.

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