Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

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Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant under the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. This grant aims to support eligible institutions in creating and disseminating training programs for PhD students in clinical and translational science, with a focus on developing a diverse pool of trainees equipped with the necessary skills to address public health needs. The program emphasizes institutional commitment, mentorship, and innovative training strategies, while excluding combined predoctoral and postdoctoral training and independent clinical trials. Interested institutions must submit their applications by September 28, 2027, and can find further details and contact information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or through the provided link to the full announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-194.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. The program's objective is to train PhD students in clinical and translational science, addressing public health needs with a diverse trainee pool equipped with necessary skills and knowledge. Applications are limited to one per institution, with funding contingent on the approval of a relevant UM1 application. The program excludes combined predoctoral and postdoctoral training, as well as applications involving independent clinical trials. Proposals must demonstrate institutional commitment, mentorship capabilities, and innovative training strategies, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of effective research skills. The budget reflects actual projet needs, with stipends and other funding provided for various training-related expenses. The training program should emphasize diversity and inclusion, with strong support for underrepresented groups. Rigorous evaluation metrics are necessary for assessing program effectiveness and trainee outcomes, fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment essential for producing competent clinical and translational scientists.
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