OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-27-076

Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jul 7, 2028(633 days left)$499,000

Does this fit your business?

This NIH program funds early-career clinical researchers with a 5-7 year tenure-track appointment inside the NIH Intramural Research Program, followed by up to 3 years of extramural support. It is really for individual scientists starting independent clinical research careers, not for businesses seeking operating capital. If you are a small business, retailer, or any organization without a clinical researcher to sponsor, do not bother applying.

Best for
Early-career clinical researchers (individuals), Universities and higher education institutions, Nonprofits with research missions, Small businesses and for-profits in health research
Not for
Retail, finance, or housing businesses, Organizations without a clinical research focus, Foreign entities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
85
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D, Operating support
Who can apply
Individuals, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, Small businesses, For-profit companies, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$499,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The award amount is $499,000, and about 5 awards are expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include individuals (early-stage investigators), higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and independent school districts. Foreign organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicant types, but you should consult the NOFO's Section III for details.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible.

Summary

NIH Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program supports early-career clinical researchers with a 5-7 year tenure-track appointment in the NIH Intramural Research Program, followed by up to 3 years of extramural research support. Eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, and governments; individuals (early-stage investigators) are the primary awardees.

About this grant

This NOFO encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program supports the research activities of clinical researchers during the early stages of their independent careers as they work to improve human health. The program offers the opportunity for a unique bridge between the NIH intramural and extramural research communities and contains two phases. In the first phase, Lasker Scholars will receive appointments for up to 5-7 years as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets. In the second phase, successful scholars will receive up to 3 years of NIH support for their research at an extramural research institute, or can remain as an investigator within the intramural program.

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-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 not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Research

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthlaskergrants@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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