The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23), aimed at supporting individuals with clinical doctoral degrees who are committed to advancing patient-oriented research. This grant provides a structured opportunity for career development, requiring applicants to dedicate at least 75% of their professional effort to the project while working under the guidance of a mentoring team. The initiative is designed to foster a diverse and skilled workforce capable of addressing the biomedical and clinical research needs of the nation. Applications are due by May 7, 2027, and interested parties can find more information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.