How does NIH identify a new investigator?
NIH defines New Investigators based the individual’s ERA Commons profile. A subset of New Investigators are considered Early Stage Investigators (ESI) if he/she are within 10 years of completing his/her terminal research degree or are within 10 years of completing medical residency (or the equivalent). The career stage of the applicant will be considered at the time of review and award. For more information and definitions related to new and early stage investigators, please visit the NIH’s New and Early Stage Investigator Policies.
