International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 351871Type: 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/351871

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-114.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA), a federal grant aimed at supporting U.S. research scientists and junior faculty in establishing independent research careers focused on global health. This award provides funding for a period of three to five years, facilitating a mentored research experience in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) and requiring participants to engage in independent clinical trials. The program emphasizes a comprehensive career development approach, encouraging applicants to address health priorities relevant to the respective LMIC, with funding covering salaries up to $100,000 per year and research-related costs. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically through NIH and Grants.gov by March 9, 2026, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is offering the International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) as a funding opportunity aimed at supporting U.S. research scientists and junior faculty in establishing independent research careers focused on global health. The IRSDA facilitates a mentored research experience in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), requiring awardees to engage in independent clinical trials. This award provides funding for 3 to 5 years, covering salary up to $100,000 per year and research-related costs. Applications are encouraged from postdoctoral scientists and junior faculty, with a focus on addressing health priorities relevant to the respective LMIC. Key eligibility criteria include a minimum of three months spent at the LMIC and a dedicated mentoring plan involving both U.S. and LMIC mentors. The program supports various NIH institutes and insists on a comprehensive career development approach that enhances research capabilities and fosters long-term collaborations, ultimately promoting a robust global health research workforce. The application process will take place electronically through NIH and Grants.gov systems, with deadlines set for early submissions to allow for any necessary corrections.
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