Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
Updated
Grant from the National Institutes of Health, open to small businesses. Closes May 7, 2028, 565 days left.
| Opportunity number | PA-25-422 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Education, Environment, Food and nutrition, Health, Income security and social services |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.361, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879 |
| Posted | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Closes | May 7, 2028 (565 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see the eligibility notes)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).
Description
The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral (Parent F31) award is to enable promising predoctoral students will obtain individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting dissertation research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
The proposed mentored research training must reflect the candidates dissertation research project and is expected to clearly enhance the individuals potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
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Who has won this program before
- Duke University $200.6 million · from Sep 21, 2016
- University Of North Carolina AT Chapel Hill $49.7 million · from Jul 1, 2007
- The General Hospital Corporation $49.2 million · from Jul 1, 2012
- Baylor College Of Medicine $47.8 million · from Sep 28, 2011
- Jackson Laboratory $47.2 million · from Sep 16, 2011
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