How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 88% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 236 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $674,014. Expect about 150 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due May 7, 2028. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.