OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-24-176

Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 7, 2027(206 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH career-development award (K01) that gives individual scientists 3-5 years of protected, supervised training in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research, with the goal of reaching research independence. It is not a business grant: if you run a retail, finance, housing, or software company looking for operating capital, this is not for you. It fits scientists sponsored by a host institution such as a university, nonprofit, government, tribe, or small business, and it excludes申请人

Best for
Early-career scientists seeking a mentored path to research independence, Researchers returning after a career hiatus or switching fields, Universities and research institutions sponsoring a K01 candidate, Nonprofits, governments, and tribes able to host a mentored scientist
Not for
Businesses looking for operating capital or commercial funding, Projects that involve leading an independent clinical trial, Organizations outside biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
96
Strong Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
77
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
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: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
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, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 7, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Applicants are typically individual scientists sponsored by a host institution. Eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, federally recognized and other tribal organizations, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and small businesses. Foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without it (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible, and faith-based and community-based organizations are also named.

Summary

NIH K01 mentored career development awards giving scientists 3-5 years of protected, supervised training in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research (no independent clinical trials as lead). Applicants are typically individuals sponsored by a host institution; eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and small businesses.

About this grant

The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. Although all of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use this support mechanism to support career development experiences that lead to research independence, some ICs use the K01 award for individuals who propose to train in a new field or for individuals who have had a hiatus in their research career because of illness or pressing family circumstances. Other ICs use the K01 to support career development in specific fields.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 a separate ancillary 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 NOFO.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Education

Program contact

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

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