Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (Parent K12) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
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- Posted
- Feb 6, 2026
- Closes
- Jul 12, 2029 (in 975 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- PA-27-030
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 93.121
Amount
Amount not listed here. Check the official program.
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Public colleges and universities, and Private colleges and universities can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
About this opportunity
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Institutional Mentored Career Development grants to eligible domestic institutions to support career development programs designed to prepare later stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty scholars who have made a commitment to an independent research career for their career advancement and transition to independence. Supported scholars will have "protected time" to engage in intensive, mentored research career development experiences in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research.This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow appointed scholars to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. NIH strongly supports training towards ...