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

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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.879 -- Medical Library Assistance

93.837 -- Cardiovascular Diseases Research

93.840 -- Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders

93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

93.307 -- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research

93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders

93.213 -- Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health

93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

93.233 -- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

93.838 -- Lung Diseases Research

93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower

93.839 -- Blood Diseases and Resources Research

93.372 -- 21st Century Cures Act - Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies

93.866 -- Aging Research

93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research

93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support

93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants

93.113 -- Environmental Health

93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs

93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

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Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

Other

Education

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

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Lasker Scholar program administrator laskergrants@mail.nih.gov

Email

laskergrants@mail.nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-27-076-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-27-076-Full-Announcement.html	Aug 31, 2026 03:21 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: July 7, 2028

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

$499,000

Award Minimum

$499,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-27-076

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

August 31, 2026

Archive date:

September 5, 2028