At a glance
Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award is expected to prepare candidates with research doctoral degrees for future research independence.
Who can apply
City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PA-28-020. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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