Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

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) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) to support promising postdoctoral candidates in health-related research fields. This fellowship aims to foster the development of independent investigators through a strong mentorship component and provides funding for up to three years, specifically for research that does not involve leading independent clinical trials, although experience in such trials may be included under a sponsor. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, such as historically black colleges, tribal colleges, and various community-based organizations, with applications due by September 7, 2025. For further details, interested candidates can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-23-262.html.

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    The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) aims to support promising postdoctoral scientists in health-related research fields. Administered by various NIH institutes, the fellowship emphasizes a strong mentorship component and offers up to three years of support for candidates. Applications should not propose independent clinical trials but may include research experience in such trials led by a sponsor. Key dates for application submissions span from November 2023 to December 2025, emphasizing the importance of early submission for error correction. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and non-profits, and candidates must identify a sponsoring institution with sufficient research resources. All applications must detail a comprehensive training plan that illustrates the necessity and anticipated value of the proposed research training, as well as adhere to rigorous review criteria focusing on the candidate's potential, sponsorship qualifications, and the institutional commitment to training. The fellowship also requires compliance with NIH guidelines and training in responsible research conduct. This funding opportunity reflects NIH’s commitment to fostering a diverse pool of trained scientists capable of meeting the nation’s biomedical and clinical research needs.
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