NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
Key Information
Due Date: June 9, 2026
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Health & Human Services
Funding Amount: $581,371
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: No
Contact Info:
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Overview
This program seeks to broaden and enrich the community of clinician investigators devoted to vision research. It offers Scholars an opportunity to propose serving as the primary investigator of an independent clinical trial, propose a separate ancillary clinical trial, or gain research experience through the involvement in a clinical trial led by another investigator. All these options are geared towards advancing a Scholar's research capabilities and career development.
However, Scholars are only permitted to work on clinical trials that pose minimal risks. This means that the likely harm or discomfort expected from the research will not exceed what is usually experienced in daily life or during standard physical or psychological evaluations or testing. The clinical trial must meet the National Institute of Health (NIH) criteria for a 'minimal risk trial’.
Potential applicants are strongly advised to consult with NEI program staff before submitting applications involving human subjects to align with the correct funding opportunity. Furthermore, applicants are highly encouraged to include prospective Principal Investigators (PIs), Program Directors (PDs), mentors, and scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, as well as individuals with disabilities in their programs, according to the guidelines set out in NOT-OD-22-019.
Key Dates
Open Date: June 12, 2023
Application Due Date: June 9, 2026
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses