Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)
This grant supports early-career clinical researchers with up to 10 years of NIH funding, bridging intramural and extramural research to advance human health.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $499,000 per year for each phase; appointments for 5–7 years (intramural) plus up to 3 years (extramural).
Summary: Supports early-career clinical researchers with independent funding and a bridge between NIH intramural and extramural research environments.
Key Information: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Description
This program provides substantial support for early-stage clinical researchers seeking to establish independent research careers focused on improving human health. The initiative is structured in two phases:
- Phase 1: Lasker Scholars are appointed as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program for up to 5–7 years, receiving independent research budgets and resources.
- Phase 2: Successful scholars may receive up to 3 years of NIH funding to continue their research at an extramural (non-NIH) institution, or may remain as an investigator within the NIH intramural program.
The program is designed to foster the development of future leaders in clinical research and to strengthen connections between NIH's internal and external research communities.
