“What is the average age of a first-time principal investigator?”

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Typically, principal investigators are in their early 40s upon first receiving an R01-equivalent grant award. NIAID does not share an exact figure publicly, but for a nuanced discussion refer back to the November 18, 2021 Open Mike blog post “Long-Term Trends in the Age of Principal Investigators Supported for the First Time on NIH R01-Equivalent Awards.”

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