Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | June 12, 2026 (New) | July 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 12, 2026 (New) | November 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | June 12, 2027 (New) | July 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | Final deadline: July 12, 2027

Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000/year salary + $50,000/year research development costs; project period up to 5 years; indirect costs at 8% MTDC.

Summary: Supports early-career clinician-scientists in establishing independent research programs in pain management through mentored patient-oriented research, requiring an independent clinical trial.

Key Information: Clinical trial is required; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is mandatory; strong mentorship and 75% effort commitment are required.