Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | June 12, 2026 (New) | July 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2026 (AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 12, 2026 (New) | November 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2027 (AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2027 (AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 8, 2027 (Final deadline)

Funding Amounts: Salary and research expenses for 3–5 years; award budgets determined by participating NIH Institutes/Centers; indirect costs capped at 8%.

Summary: Provides mentored career development and protected research time for clinical doctoral scientists pursuing biomedical or behavioral research careers (independent clinical trials not allowed).

Key Information: Consultation with NIH IC-specific contacts is strongly encouraged before applying.