NINDS Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Training of Postdoctoral Fellows (F32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supporting postdoctoral training through a goal-directed, bold, and impactful research projects with a focus on strong quantitative reasoning and experimental design principles.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: February 10, 2025 | June 9, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | February 9, 2026 | June 9, 2026 | June 10, 2026 (NOFO expiration)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 years of support; annual stipend, tuition/fees, and institutional allowance set by NIH NRSA levels.
Summary: Supports mentored postdoctoral research training in neuroscience for early-stage investigators, emphasizing quantitative skills and innovative projects.
Key Information: Clinical trials not allowed (research experience in sponsor-led trials permitted); early expiration date: June 10, 2026.
Description
This fellowship supports highly promising postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience, providing mentored training to foster their development into independent investigators. The program emphasizes early, goal-directed planning, discourages preliminary data, and encourages bold, innovative research projects. Strong quantitative training and rigorous experimental design are required. The fellowship is limited to the first 3 years of postdoctoral activity in a given laboratory or research environment, promoting timely completion of mentored training and maximizing exposure to new research settings and mentorship. Clinical trials led by the fellow are not permitted, but research experience within a sponsor-led clinical trial is allowed.
