Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T35)
Key Information
Due Date: May 7, 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
Status: Posted
Contact Info:
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Overview
The goal of the grant is to attract predoctoral students interested in careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. Various departments within the NIH use this program to offer intensive, short-term research training experiences to health professional students, including those studying medicine, veterinary medicine, and other health professions, particularly during the summer.
The NRSA program is also aimed at encouraging graduate students from physical or quantitative science disciplines to explore research careers in health-related sciences through short-term exposure and involvement. The provided training should be in-depth and comprehensive, such that the trainees gain a deep understanding of the principles of biomedical research by the end of the program.
The funding announcement for this grant clarifies that appointed trainees are not permitted to lead an independent clinical trial. However, it does allow them to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
Key Dates
Open Date: January 18, 2023
Application Due Date: May 7, 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