NIH R21 — Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
Deadline: October 16, 2026 (10 days from now)
10 days remaining. The R21 requires a 12-page research strategy, specific aims page, and budget in NIH format. The average PI needs 40+ hours to write it. You don't have 40 hours.
The Grant
Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Program: R21 — Exploratory/Developmental Research
Award: $250,000–$500,000 (up to 2 years)
Deadline: October 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Eligible: Universities, nonprofits, small businesses with research programs.
Format: 12-page research strategy, 1-page specific aims, 1-page environment, NIH budget template.
What We Deliver (24 Hours)
$4,997 flat — First Draft:
- 12-page research strategy in NIH format (specific aims, background, innovation, approach, environment)
- Budget justification (line-item + narrative)
- Compliance checklist (every R21 requirement mapped to a section)
- Specific aims page (1 page, NIH format)
- One revision round (48-hour window)
- PDF + editable DOCX
$9,997 flat — Complete Submission Package:
- Everything above, plus:
- Form & Application (all fields pre-filled)
- Research Strategy (full, 12 pages)
- Environment section
- Biosketch (formatted to NIH template)
- Other Support section
- Submission Readiness Audit (all requirements verified)
Read Our Sample
3 pages from a recent R21 proposal (org name redacted)
Who This Is For
- PIs at small research institutions with an R21 deadline and no dedicated grant writer
- Nonprofit research programs applying for NIH exploratory funding
- Small biotech/health companies pursuing NIH R21 as a first federal award
Order
$4,997 — First Draft
$9,997 — Complete Package
Contact
Questions? Email: [email protected]