Specific Funding Opportunities for Individuals

In addition to reviewing the brief descriptions that appear below of the various types of grants, potential applicants should consult the relevant Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) originally published in the NIH Guide, the relevant NCRR Division's Program Guidelines, and the NIH instructions for preparation of a paper PHS398 application (or electronic SF424 application in the near future). Applications should be relevant to a specific Division's programs. Examples of already funded training grants to institutions are listed in each Division's Resource Directory. For guidance in preparing an application, please consult the Health Scientist Administrator identified within the FOA and listed under Program Contacts. In addition, visit the NIH K Kiosk for more information about NIH Career Development K Awards.

Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F31)

Provides predoctoral students with supervised research training in specified health and health-related areas leading toward the research degree. Stipends are provided according to the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) schedule.

Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)

Provides postdoctoral research training to individuals to broaden their scientific background and potential for research in specified health areas. Stipends are provided according to the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) schedule.

Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA) in Pathology and Comparative Medicine (K01)

Supports graduate veterinarians with experience in laboratory animal sciences to become independent biomedical investigators in research that is related to comparative medicine.

Midcareer Investigator Award in Mouse Pathobiology Research (K26)

Supports established pathobiologists to allow them protected time to devote to mouse pathobiology research and to mentor new investigators.

NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00)

Provides opportunities for PostDoctoral scientists to receive both mentored and independent research support from the same award. Potential K99/R00 applicants should consult with the relevant Division's staff before applying for this grant. READ MORE

Contact Information

For further information about clinical research career development support from NCRR, please contact:

Division of Comparative Medicine
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
One Democracy Plaza, Room 948
6701 Democracy Boulevard, MSC 4874
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4874 (20817 for express mail)
Telephone: 301-435-0744
Fax: 301-480-3819
E-mail: CMADIR@mail.nih.gov