Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant under a limited competition for eligible institutions as part of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. This grant aims to enhance the training of individuals with doctoral degrees in clinical and translational science, ensuring a diverse pool of highly trained scientists equipped to advance health diagnostics, therapeutics, and interventions. Institutions are invited to develop tailored training programs that promote diversity and inclusion while adhering to NIH guidelines, with applications limited to one per institution and a project period of up to five years. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email to grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for September 28, 2027.

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    The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant under a limited competition for eligible institutions. This program aims to enhance the training of individuals with doctoral degrees in clinical and translational science, ensuring a diverse pool of highly trained scientists to meet biomedical research needs. The funding opportunity allows institutions to develop tailored training programs that foster knowledge and skills to advance health diagnostics, therapeutics, and interventions. Applications for this NRSA grant must not combine predoctoral and postdoctoral training and are restricted to one per institution. Key dates for submission are outlined, with a project period of up to five years. Funding allows for stipends, tuition, travel, and necessary training-related expenses. Moreover, programs must ensure a committed effort towards promoting diversity and inclusion, incorporating mentorship training to strengthen the research environment. Applicants must be compliant with NIH guidelines regarding registrations and submission procedures. Overall, this funding initiative exemplifies the federal government’s investment in enhancing clinical and translational science training to improve public health outcomes.
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