Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity)
ID: 350174Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350174

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-23-271.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, aimed at enhancing the diversity of the health-related research workforce. This fellowship supports predoctoral students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research, by providing individualized, mentored research training in collaboration with qualified faculty sponsors. The fellowship can provide funding for up to five years for PhD candidates and up to six years for those pursuing dual degrees (MD/PhD), with applications accepted through Grants.gov until September 7, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information page at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-23-271.html.

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    The "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research" (NOFO PA-23-271) aims to enhance the diversity of the health-related research workforce. Administered by multiple NIH institutes, this fellowship supports predoctoral students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences. Eligible applicants must develop a defined research project and training plan in collaboration with a qualified sponsor. The fellowship provides up to five years of funding for PhD candidates and up to six years for those pursuing dual degrees (MD/PhD). Interested candidates can apply through Grants.gov, with specific application deadlines outlined within the document. Review criteria include the candidate's academic record, research experience, the mentorship capabilities of sponsors, and the proposed research training's scientific merit. NIH emphasizes promoting a diverse scientific workforce, thereby fostering innovation and improving health research's relevance to underserved populations. Applications are closely monitored for compliance with NIH policy, including requirements for mentoring and substantial contributions to diversity in research. Overall, this fellowship demonstrates NIH's commitment to strengthening diversity within the scientific community.
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