The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08), a federal grant aimed at preparing qualified individuals for impactful careers in health-related research. This program provides "protected time" for individuals with clinical doctoral degrees to engage in mentored research in biomedical and behavioral fields, with a specific emphasis on applications proposing independent clinical trials or related studies. The initiative seeks to foster a diverse pool of highly trained scientists to address national health research needs, supporting projects for up to five years with funding covering salary and research-related expenses. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for May 7, 2027.