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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

Open Closes May 7, 2028 (554 days left) Opportunity PA-25-422

National Institutes of Health is offering grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. Applications close on May 7, 2028.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 13, 2025. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJune 12, 2025
DeadlineMay 7, 2028
Archived by Grants.govJune 12, 2028

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).

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What the grant funds

The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral (Parent F31) award is to enable promising predoctoral students will obtain individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting dissertation research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The proposed mentored research training must reflect the candidates dissertation research project and is expected to clearly enhance the individuals potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

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How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to National Institutes of Health, grantsinfo@nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)?

Closes May 7, 2028 (554 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

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