Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Additional standard NIH due dates through May 2027

Funding Amounts: Salary and research support for up to 5 years; award budgets include salary and program-related expenses as set by each NIH Institute/Center.

Summary: Provides mentored support and protected time for early-career researchers to develop independent research careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences through an independent clinical trial.

Key Information: Applicants must propose to lead an independent clinical trial; prior consultation with NIH staff and review of IC-specific requirements is strongly encouraged.