Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program represents the continuation of a long-standing NIH program that provides support and "protected time" to individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for an intensive, supervised research career development experience in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Education

Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PA-24-183-Full-Announcement.html	PA-24-183 Full Announcement Text	Apr 24, 2024 02:16 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-183.html

Archived: June 23, 2026

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Funding opportunity number:

PA-24-183

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Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

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Education

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Posted date:

April 24, 2024

Archive date:

June 23, 2026