Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23), aimed at supporting individuals with clinical doctoral degrees who are committed to advancing patient-oriented research. This grant provides funding for salary and research support over a project period of up to five years, requiring recipients to dedicate at least 75% of their time to career development while collaborating with experienced mentors. The K23 award is part of NIH's broader initiative to enhance the pool of qualified clinical researchers and address patient health concerns through rigorous scientific inquiry. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 7, 2027, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.