OpenFederal grantPAR-24-296

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Dec 3, 2026(51 days left)

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This is an NIH mentored career development award for early-career scientists from low- or middle-income countries who hold junior faculty positions at LMIC academic or research institutions. It funds three to five years of protected research time, not businesses. U.S.-based organizations of any kind, including small businesses and nonprofits, should not apply.

Best for
Early-career scientists from low- or middle-income countries, Junior faculty at LMIC academic or research institutions, LMIC institutions applying on behalf of their junior faculty
Not for
U.S.-based organizations of any kind, For-profit businesses and independent consultants, Scientists planning to lead a clinical trial
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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, Training
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 3, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only foreign academic or research institutions in low- or middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank, may apply. The award supports early-career scientists from those countries who hold junior faculty positions at an LMIC institution. U.S. organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only academic or research institutions in low- or middle-income countries are eligible, and for-profit businesses of any size cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. U.S. nonprofits are not eligible; only foreign academic or research institutions in low- or middle-income countries may apply.

Summary

Mentored career development award for early-career scientists from low- or middle-income countries holding junior faculty positions at LMIC academic or research institutions. Funds 3-5 years of protected research time and a research project relevant to the applicant's country's health priorities, mentored by LMIC and U.S. mentors. No clinical trials as lead investigator.

About this grant

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA PAR-.The purpose of the Fogarty Emerging Global Leader Award is to provide research support and protected time (three to five years) to an early career research scientist from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) who holds a junior faculty position at an LMIC academic or research institution, as defined by the World Bank (http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups , including low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries). This intensive, mentored research career development experience is expected to lead to an independently funded research career at the LMIC institution or in another LMIC. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications from LMIC scientists from any health-related discipline who propose career development activities and a research project that is relevant to the health priorities of their country under the mentorship of LMIC and U.S. mentors.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Applications for the K43 award must be submitted by academic education or research institutions in LMICs (as defined by the World Bank (http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups; low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries are included).

FIC's Country Eligibility Notice (NOT-TW-12-011 Notice of Change in Country Eligibility for Fogarty International Training Grants ) applies to this NOFO and states that for competing and re-competing research training grant applications (including the K43 mechanism), with the exception of Sub-Saharan African countries, FIC will no longer accept applications from, or applications that involve training of scientists from upper-middle-income countries that are also members of the G20 major economies (http://www.g20.org/en/members). For additional information see FIC's Country Eligibility page at https://www.fic.nih.gov/Grants/Pages/country-eligibility.aspx.

Only non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) in Low- or Middle-Income Countries are eligible to apply.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Set-asides

  • Low income

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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