Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
This grant provides support and protected time for intensive career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, aiming for research independence with a focus on training in new fields or helping those with a hiatus due to illness or family responsibilities.
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.
Description
This opportunity supports early-career researchers seeking to establish independent research careers in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences by providing mentored career development and protected research time. The award is specifically for those proposing to lead an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to an existing trial. The program is designed to foster the transition to research independence, with a focus on individuals entering new fields or returning from a career hiatus due to illness or family circumstances.
The award is open to a broad range of research topics aligned with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). Applicants must ensure their proposed research fits the priorities and requirements of a participating IC.
