Jul 8, 2025, 15:45

Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)

The NIH Kirschstein–NRSA F32 fellowship provides mentored postdoctoral research training—enabling promising PhD or clinical doctorate holders (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) to broaden their scientific expertise and develop into independent investigators in health-related research areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

Citizen/Residency: U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Degree: PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent research doctoral degree.
Career Stage: Postdoctoral or clinical residency level, not yet independent.
Institutional: Applicants based at eligible domestic or qualifying foreign institutions (see specific FOA for participating NIH ICs).

Funding Details:

Instrument: Grant (TR—Training, Individual).
Category: Research Training & Career Development.
Duration: Up to 3 years, typically aligned with postdoctoral training period.
Support:
- Stipend: NIH-determined postdoctoral stipend levels.
- Tuition & Fees: Institutional allowance for training-related tuition.
- Training-Related Expenses: Up to $5,000/year for research costs (equipment, travel, etc.).
Mentorship: Requires a detailed Training Plan and 3–5 reference letters.

Deadline:

Standard due dates each year by 5:00 PM local time on:

April 8
August 8
December 8

Where to Apply & Further Information:

FOA & Instructions: Search “F32 Parent Announcement”
Submission Portals:
- Grants.gov (application via Funding Opportunity Announcement)
- eRA Commons (institutional submission and tracking)
Contacts: Consult your institution’s sponsored programs office and NIH staff listed in the FOA.