NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)
ID: 355212Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355212

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-218.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) through Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) aimed at supporting early-career clinician-scientists in establishing independent research programs focused on pain management. This program emphasizes basic experimental studies involving human participants and seeks to address critical issues such as chronic pain management, health equity, and non-opioid treatment options. Awardees will receive up to $125,000 annually for salary and $50,000 for research-related expenses, with applications evaluated based on candidate potential, career development plans, and scientific merit. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is July 12, 2027, and can find further details at the provided NIH link or contact grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.

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    The NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) aims to foster the development of early-career clinician-scientists by offering Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08). These awards will provide clinical researchers dedicated support to establish independent research programs addressing the complexities of pain management. The program focuses on basic experimental studies involving human participants, supporting projects that study various aspects of pain, including chronic pain management, health equity, and non-opioid treatments. Key eligibility criteria include having a clinical doctoral degree and a commitment of at least 75% effort to research activities. Each application must demonstrate a structured plan for career development and researcher independence, alongside a robust research proposal that emphasizes rigor and transparency. Award budgets include a yearly salary of up to $125,000 and $50,000 in research-related expenses. Applications are evaluated based on candidate potential, career development plans, and the scientific merit of the research proposals. This initiative reflects the NIH's commitment to enhancing the clinical pain research workforce in alignment with addressing public health challenges regarding pain and opioid use. Applications for funding will be reviewed rigorously to cultivate independent research leaders in this critical field.
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