OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-25-424

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)

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

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH fellowship for experienced scientists who want to change research direction or add new research skills, with the application submitted by a sponsoring institution on the individual's behalf. It is not general business funding: if you are a small business owner without a research career or a scientist to sponsor, there is nothing here for you. Retail, finance, and real estate businesses should not bother applying.

Best for
Experienced scientists planning a major change in research direction, Independent investigators seeking new research capabilities, Universities and research institutions sponsoring senior fellows, Nonprofits and companies able to sponsor a fellow
Not for
Retail, finance, and real estate businesses with no research operation, Companies or owners seeking general business funding, Early-career scientists or organizations without a sponsorable fellow
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
81
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
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: 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: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
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, Fellowship
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments, Individuals

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 7, 2028. The notice was posted on June 12, 2025.
Who can apply for this grant?
The fellowship goes to experienced scientists who want to change their research direction or gain new research capabilities. Applications are submitted by a sponsoring institution on the individual's behalf, and eligible sponsors include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, federal agencies, and foreign organizations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both listed as eligible applicants, though they would act as the sponsoring institution for the fellow.

Summary

NIH senior research fellowships (F33) for experienced scientists seeking to change research direction or gain new capabilities. Applications are submitted by the sponsoring institution on behalf of the individual; eligible sponsors include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, federal agencies, and foreign organizations.

About this grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards senior individual research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities as independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Research

Program contact

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

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