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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 7, 2028(572 days left)

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This is an NIH fellowship for predoctoral students in dual-doctoral degree programs (MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, DVM/PhD) at institutions that lack NIH-funded institutional dual-degree training, aiming at physician/clinician-scientist careers. It is not a business grant; small businesses and for-profits appear in the eligibility codes but the money goes to individual students through a sponsoring institution. If you are not a dual-degree student or a sponsoring institution, do not bother.

Best for
Predoctoral students in MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, or DVM/PhD programs, Students at institutions without NIH-funded institutional dual-degree training programs, Aspiring physician/clinician-scientists proposing health-related dissertation research, Domestic sponsoring institutions applying on behalf of individual fellows
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Retail, finance, housing, and other industries outside health research, Students at institutions that already have NIH-funded dual-degree training programs, Organizations outside the United States
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
82
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
77
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
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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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: 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, Training
Who can apply
Individuals, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, For-profit companies, Small businesses, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 7, 2028. The notice was posted June 12, 2025.
Who can apply for this grant?
Individual predoctoral students in combined dual-doctoral degree programs (MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, DVM/PhD) apply through a domestic sponsoring institution. Eligible sponsoring organizations include small businesses, higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than 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 are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check with NIH before assuming you can apply.
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 listed as eligible applicants, and higher education institutions can apply as well. The fellowship is for a student, so the nonprofit would be the sponsoring institution.

Summary

NIH Kirschstein-NRSA F30 fellowships for predoctoral students in dual-doctoral degree programs (MD/PhD, DO/PhD, etc.) at institutions without NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training programs. Funds integrated research and clinical training toward careers as physician/clinician-scientists. Individual fellows apply through domestic sponsoring institutions.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support students at institutions without NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training programs. The purpose of the Kirschstein-NRSA, dual-doctoral degree, predoctoral fellowship (F30) is to enhance the integrated research and clinical training of promising predoctoral students, who are matriculated in a combined MD/PhD or other dual-doctoral degree training program (e.g. DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, DVM/PhD), and who intend careers as physician/clinician-scientists. Candidates must propose an integrated research and clinical training plan and a dissertation research project in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The fellowship experience is expected to clearly enhance the individual's potential to develop into a productive, independent physician/clinician-scientist. This NOFO is designed specifically for candidates proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial, but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; 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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