Mentored Clinician Research Scientist Career Development Award (KC1)
Forecasted
This grant supports clinician research scientists with up to five years of mentored, protected time to develop research skills and prepare for independent research careers.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to five years of support; specific award ceilings/floors not specified.
Summary: Provides protected time and mentored research career development for clinician research scientists to prepare for independent research careers.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and may change.
Description
This program supports clinician research scientists with a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The intent is to prepare individuals with clinical doctoral degrees for future research independence in health-related fields. The award is designed to help emerging clinician-researchers build the skills, experience, and preliminary data necessary to compete successfully for independent research funding.
