NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development award (K23 - Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 355209Type: 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/355209

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-220.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) under the NIH HEAL Initiative, aimed at supporting early-career clinician-scientists in patient-oriented research related to pain management. This program offers the K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, providing financial support of up to $125,000 annually for salary and an additional $50,000 for research development costs over a maximum period of five years, with a focus on leading independent clinical trials or feasibility studies. The initiative is crucial for addressing the chronic pain crisis and enhancing the clinical research workforce, emphasizing rigorous research practices and diversity among applicants. Interested parties can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH website, with a submission deadline of July 12, 2027.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) under the NIH HEAL Initiative, aimed at fostering career development for early-career clinician-scientists specializing in patient-oriented research related to pain management. This initiative supports the training of new independent investigators through the K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, with an emphasis on conducting clinical trials. The program will provide financial support of up to $125,000 annually for salary and an additional $50,000 for research development costs over a maximum period of five years. Applicants must plan to lead an independent clinical trial or feasibility study and have a clinical doctoral degree. Key research areas include chronic pain, health equity, non-opioid treatments, implementation science, and pain education. Applicants are encouraged to consult with NIH staff before submission and must adhere strictly to guidelines outlined in the application instructions. The program seeks to recruit a diverse pool of candidates and emphasizes rigorous and transparent research practices, with obligatory training in responsible research conduct. Overall, the PCTP is designed to combat the chronic pain crisis and enhance the clinical research workforce, aligning with NIH’s broader mission to improve pain management and reduce dependence on opioids.
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