Jul 9, 2025, 15:05

National Research Service Awards for Senior Fellows (F33)

The NIH Kirschstein–NRSA Senior Fellows Award (F33) provides up to two years of mentored support for experienced investigators (≥7 years post-PhD) to change their research direction, broaden expertise, or acquire new capabilities in health-related research—often via sabbatical-style training.

Eligibility Criteria

PD/PI Citizenship: U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident.
Career Stage: Established investigator with at least seven years of postdoctoral research experience.
Institutional: Eligible U.S. domestic or qualifying foreign institutions; sponsoring lab must be led by an active investigator in the proposed research area.

Funding Details

Instrument: Grant (TR – Training, Individual)
Category: Research Training & Career Development
Duration: Up to 2 years
Support:
- Stipend: NRSA senior fellowship stipend level.
- Training-Related Expenses: Up to $5,000/year for supplies, travel, and other costs.
Mentorship: Requires a detailed training plan and 3–5 reference letters.

Deadlines

Standard Due Dates: April 8, August 8, December 8 by 5 PM local time each year.
Review Cycle: Scientific Merit Review (June–July, Oct–Nov, Feb–Mar); Advisory Council (Aug/Oct, Jan/Apr); Earliest Start (Sept/Dec, Apr/July).

Where to Apply & Further Information

FOA & Instructions: Search “F33” in the NIH Parent Announcements: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/parent_announcements.htm
Submission Portals: Grants.gov and eRA Commons
Contact: Your institution’s sponsored programs office; NIH Institute contacts listed in the FOA.

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