Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Prepare for impactful research careers with the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards program (K08), supporting individuals with clinical doctoral degrees for intense research training.
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.
Description
This opportunity supports early-career clinical doctoral scientists through the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08). The goal is to provide intensive, mentored research career development and "protected time" for individuals with clinical doctoral degrees aiming to become independent investigators in biomedical, behavioral, or translational research. This particular announcement does not allow applicants to lead independent clinical trials, but does permit research experiences within a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
