NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NINDS Faculty Development Award (K01) to promote diversity in neuroscience research by supporting junior faculty from underrepresented backgrounds. This grant aims to provide financial support for research costs, protected research time, and mentorship for individuals in the first three years of a tenure-track position who are proposing to lead independent clinical trials. The initiative is crucial for enhancing the diversity of the scientific workforce, which is essential for fostering innovation and improving health outcomes. Interested applicants can find more information and apply by September 7, 2027, and should direct inquiries to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.