Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The ACE (K32) Award provides up to three years of mentored research and career development support for early-stage postdoctoral scholars with innovative ideas, emphasizing training and mentorship over preliminary data.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 12, 2029
Funding Amounts: Up to three years of support for early-stage postdoctoral scholars; specific award ceiling not stated.
Summary: Supports rigorous, mentored research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars aiming to become independent investigators in health-related fields.
Description
This opportunity provides up to three years of support for early-stage postdoctoral scholars through the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32). The program is designed to foster innovative, goal-directed research and career development under the mentorship of established investigators. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that emphasize creative research ideas and robust training and mentorship plans, rather than relying on preliminary data. The ACE K32 aims to prepare postdoctoral scholars for productive, independent research careers in fields aligned with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
