Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant (NRSA)
This grant funds institutions to train postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and behavioral health research, focusing on developing skilled primary care researchers.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; minimum $134,653; estimated total program funding $9,566,800; ~20 awards expected.
Summary: Supports institutional postdoctoral research training in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research related to primary care.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; eligibility restricted to previously funded programs (2011–2025) under PHS Act sections 736, 739, or 747.
Description
This program provides institutional grants to support postdoctoral research training in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research with a focus on primary care. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the initiative aims to develop a skilled and diverse research workforce to address complex issues facing the primary care sector. The grants enable eligible institutions to create or enhance training programs for postdoctoral healthcare professionals pursuing research careers relevant to primary care.
