Opportunity Listing - NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)

NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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Description

The purpose of this NIH HEAL Initiative PAINCare Clinician Training Program(PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) (BESH)is to support a cohort of new and well-trained, independent investigators. The program will provide independent NIH research support during the early-career phase to help awardeesestablish independent research programs in areas support by the NIH HEAL InitiativesClinicalResearch in Pain Management program.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

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

Education

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

Government

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

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
PAR-24-218-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-24-218 Full Announcement Text	Jun 28, 2024 02:24 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-218.html

Archived: February 21, 2026

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Program Funding

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Funding opportunity number:

PAR-24-218

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Health

Income security and social services

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History

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Posted date:

June 28, 2024

Archive date:

February 21, 2026