NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355088Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355088

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-228.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01), aimed at enhancing the representation of underrepresented groups in independent neuroscience research. This grant provides junior faculty, within the first three years of their tenure-track positions, with salary support, research funding, and mentorship to advance their careers in neuroscience. The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and institutional support in cultivating the next generation of researchers, allowing applicants to propose research experiences involving clinical trials under the guidance of a mentor. NIH will contribute up to $95,000 annually for salary, with a total project period of up to five years, and interested applicants can find more information and application details at NIH Grants. The application deadline is September 7, 2027, and inquiries can be directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01), aimed at increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in independent neuroscience research. This funding opportunity is for junior faculty in their initial three years of a faculty position, providing salary support, research funding, and mentorship to advance their careers. Eligible applicants may propose a research experience involving clinical trials, led by a mentor. The total project period can be up to five years, with NIH contributing up to $95,000 annually for salary significantly supplemented for clinical degree holders. Institutions must demonstrate commitment to the candidate’s development and provide resources for research. The document specifies application requirements, key dates for submission, evaluation criteria, and the bureaucratic process for funding. The overarching goal is to enhance the diversity of the neuroscience research workforce, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and institutional support to cultivate the next generation of researchers.
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