Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2023 | October 12, 2023 | February 12, 2024 | June 12, 2024 | October 12, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | June 12, 2025 | October 12, 2025 | December 17, 2025 (final deadline)

Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000/year (PhD) or $100,000/year (MD) salary support plus up to $50,000/year for research costs (extramural phase); total project period up to 5 years.

Summary: Two-phase mentored award to support NIMH intramural postdocs transitioning to independent, tenure-track faculty positions at eligible U.S. institutions.

Key Information: Clinical trials led by the applicant are not allowed; final application deadline is December 17, 2025 due to early expiration.