Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Income Security and Social Services

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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 Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) to support promising predoctoral students in obtaining individualized, mentored research training while conducting dissertation research in health-related fields. This fellowship aims to enhance the candidates' potential to become productive, independent research scientists through a structured training plan that includes mentorship from experienced faculty sponsors and opportunities to develop essential research skills. The program encourages applications from underrepresented groups and institutions, with funding provisions that include stipends, tuition assistance, and allowances for research-related expenses. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by September 7, 2025, and interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to support promising predoctoral students in obtaining individualized research training while conducting dissertation research in health-related fields. This fellowship emphasizes mentorship under experienced faculty sponsors and seeks to enhance participants' potential to become productive independent research scientists. Eligible applicants must be doctoral candidates with an identified dissertation project, and the training is expected to follow a rigorous and well-structured plan that includes a strong basis in research methodology, opportunities to present findings, and development of skills necessary for their careers. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov, following specific guidelines, and are due by various deadlines in 2024 and 2025. Funding provisions include stipends, tuition assistance, and institutional allowances for research-related expenses. This program particularly encourages applications from underrepresented groups and institutions dedicated to training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences. The NIH will conduct peer reviews based on scientific merit, feasibility, and the alignment of the proposed training with the candidates’ research goals. Overall, this funding opportunity signifies NIH’s commitment to nurturing a diverse pool of highly trained scientists to address national research needs.
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