Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Prepare health researchers for impactful careers through NIH's K08 program, offering funding and dedicated research time for clinical doctorates in biomedical and behavioral fields.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2024 | October 12, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | June 12, 2025 | October 12, 2025 | February 12, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | June 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | February 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: 3–5 years of salary and research support; award budgets composed of salary and program-related expenses; total project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports intensive, mentored research career development for clinical doctoral scientists conducting basic experimental studies involving humans.
Key Information: Only basic experimental studies with humans that meet NIH clinical trial and basic research definitions are eligible.
Description
This NIH program provides mentored career development support for clinical doctoral scientists aiming to become independent researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and translational research. The award is intended for individuals proposing independent basic experimental studies with humans—prospective studies that assign human participants to conditions to understand fundamental aspects of phenomena, without specific applications toward processes or products. The program offers "protected time" for research and training, fostering the transition to research independence.
