About this grant
The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award is expected to prepare candidates with research doctoral degrees for future research independence.
Who can apply
Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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.
What it funds
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. Contact: Division of Biomedical Research Workforce · NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov · Please contact via email
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 686 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $436,409. Expect about 168 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)?
Eligible applicants: City or township governments; For-profit organizations; Private colleges & universities; Public & state-controlled colleges; Federally recognized tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations; State governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; County governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Public & Indian housing authorities; Others (see eligibility text); Small businesses; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Oct 12, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
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