At a glance
Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $499K. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c). The application deadline is July 7, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $499K
- Deadline
- Jul 7, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); County governments; Special district governments. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-27-076. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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