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Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)

Open Closes July 7, 2028 (615 days left) Opportunity PAR-27-076

National Institutes of Health is offering grants of up to $499,000 (at least $499,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 5 awards. Applications close on July 7, 2028.

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

Key dates

PostedAugust 31, 2026
DeadlineJuly 7, 2028
Archived by Grants.govSeptember 5, 2028

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-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 not allowed.

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What the grant funds

This NOFO encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program supports the research activities of clinical researchers during the early stages of their independent careers as they work to improve human health. The program offers the opportunity for a unique bridge between the NIH intramural and extramural research communities and contains two phases. In the first phase, Lasker Scholars will receive appointments for up to 5-7 years as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets. In the second phase, successful scholars will receive up to 3 years of NIH support for their research at an extramural research institute, or can remain as an investigator within the intramural program.

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, laskergrants@mail.nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)?

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

What is the deadline for Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closes July 7, 2028 (615 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $499,000 each.

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