Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NIH K01 grant provides 3-5 years of support for career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, excluding independent clinical trials.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | June 12, 2026 (New) | July 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2026 (AIDS) | October 12, 2026 (New) | November 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2027 (AIDS) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2027 (AIDS)
Funding Amounts: 3–5 years of salary and research support; award budgets vary by NIH Institute/Center and include salary, fringe, and research development costs.
Summary: Provides mentored, protected time for early-career researchers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences to achieve research independence (no independent clinical trials allowed).
Key Information: Applicants must consult the IC-specific requirements and contacts before applying; only U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents are eligible.
Description
The NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) supports early-career researchers by providing protected time (three to five years) for intensive, supervised career development in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences. The goal is to facilitate the transition to research independence and competitiveness for future research project grants (e.g., R01). This opportunity is specifically for applicants who do not propose to lead an independent clinical trial, though mentored experience within a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor is permitted.
The K01 is used by participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) to support a range of career development needs, including training in a new field or re-entry after a career hiatus. Applicants must align their proposals with the mission and requirements of a participating IC.
