Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 356724Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356724

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-295.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Emerging Global Leader Award (K43), a federal grant aimed at supporting early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) to conduct independent clinical trials. Eligible applicants must hold junior faculty positions at LMIC institutions and propose career development activities alongside health-related research projects that align with national priorities, fostering global research collaboration through mentorship from both LMIC and U.S. institutions. This program is crucial for enhancing scientific capacity in LMICs and addressing significant health challenges, providing funding of up to $100,000 for salary and an additional $40,000 per year for research-related expenses over a period of three to five years. The application period opens on November 3, 2024, with a final deadline of December 4, 2026; for more information, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    PAR-24-295.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) aimed at supporting early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). The program provides funding for independent clinical trials, including research support and protected time spanning three to five years. Eligible applicants must hold junior faculty positions at LMIC institutions and propose well-defined career development activities alongside health-related research projects that align with national priorities. Key dates include an open application period starting November 3, 2024, with a final deadline of December 4, 2026. Funding supports salary up to $100,000 and an additional $40,000 per year for research-related expenses. Applicants are required to engage with both primary mentors from LMIC and U.S. institutions, fostering global research collaboration. The program aims to enhance scientific capacity in LMICs by cultivating independent research leaders, thereby addressing significant health challenges within those countries. Applications are assessed based on the relevance of their proposed research, the quality of the mentorship, and the applicant’s potential for developing an independent research career.
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