Notice to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32), aimed at supporting early-stage postdoctoral scholars in their scientific research and career development. This grant, which does not require cost-sharing or matching, will provide up to $80,000 per year for salary and an additional $30,000 per year for research development costs, facilitating a maximum of three years of support for candidates who have not yet completed their terminal doctoral degree. The ACE K32 Award is designed to foster independent research careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields, with applications due by February 12, 2026, and an estimated award date of January 2, 2027. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Dr. Sonia B. Jakowlew at jakowles@mail.nih.gov or by phone at 240-276-5630.