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): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $134,653–$500,000 per award; estimated total program funding $9,566,800; up to 20 awards annually
Summary: Supports institutional training programs to develop or enhance postdoctoral research training in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research related to primary care.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility limited to certain previously funded programs.
Description
This opportunity supports institutional research training programs for postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research, with a focus on primary care. Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the program aims to cultivate a skilled workforce to address complex issues in primary care research. Eligible institutions can use funding to develop or strengthen research training opportunities for postdoctoral health care professionals planning careers in primary care research.
