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Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (Parent K12) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Open Closes July 12, 2029 (985 days left) Opportunity PA-27-030

National Institutes of Health is offering grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. Applications close on July 12, 2029.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 23, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJune 22, 2026
DeadlineJuly 12, 2029
Archived by Grants.govSeptember 10, 2029

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.

Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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.

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What the grant funds

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Institutional Mentored Career Development grants to eligible domestic institutions to support career development programs designed to prepare later stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty scholars who have made a commitment to an independent research career for their career advancement and transition to independence. Supported scholars will have "protected time" to engage in intensive, mentored research career development experiences in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow appointed scholars to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. NIH strongly supports training towards a career in clinically relevant research. As such, gaining experience in clinical trials under the guidance of a mentor or co-mentor is encouraged.

Category: Health.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. 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, researchtraining@nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (Parent K12) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?

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

What is the deadline for Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (Parent K12) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?

Closes July 12, 2029 (985 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

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