Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
The NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship supports predoctoral students in health-related research training under mentorship, enhancing potential as independent research scientists.
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National Institutes of Health has archived this opportunity.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 7, 2025 (AIDS) | August 8, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | December 8, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | April 8, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | August 8, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | September 7, 2026 (AIDS)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support; covers stipend, tuition/fees, and institutional allowance (amounts set annually by NIH policy).
Summary: Supports promising predoctoral students in health-related fields to obtain mentored research training and conduct dissertation research, enhancing their potential as independent scientists.
Key Information: Applicants may not propose to lead an independent clinical trial but may gain experience in a trial led by their sponsor/co-sponsor.
Description
This fellowship provides individualized, mentored research training for predoctoral students pursuing dissertation research in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The program aims to enhance the potential of trainees to become productive, independent research scientists by supporting rigorous research and professional development under the guidance of experienced faculty sponsors.
The fellowship is designed for candidates who are not proposing to lead an independent clinical trial but may participate in a clinical trial led by their sponsor or co-sponsor. The training plan should be well-integrated with the dissertation research project and tailored to the candidate’s career goals.
