The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23), aimed at supporting individuals with clinical doctoral degrees who are committed to conducting patient-oriented research involving human subjects. This grant is designed to foster the development of independent researchers through structured mentorship and skill acquisition, with a focus on basic experimental studies that meet NIH's clinical trial criteria. The K23 award provides funding for salary and research-related expenses over a project duration of up to five years, with the earliest application submission date set for May 10, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.