Supports LMIC junior faculty to lead an independent clinical trial with 3–5 years of mentored career development and research support at an LMIC institution, with LMIC and U.S. mentors.
Eligibility criteria:
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PI is a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible LMIC and holds a junior faculty or research scientist post at an LMIC institution for ≥1 year.
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Two primary mentors required: one LMIC-based and one U.S.-based.
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Minimum 75% effort (9 person-months) on career development and research.
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eRA Commons and ORCID registrations required for PI; Commons accounts for mentors.
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U.S.-based researchers and U.S. institutions are not eligible.
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Applicants must propose an independent clinical trial, feasibility study, or ancillary trial.
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Not eligible if PI has held major independent awards (e.g., R01, P01, K01, K99/R00 or equivalents).
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Country eligibility applies; some G20 upper-middle-income countries are excluded except in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Funding details:
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Project period: 3–5 years.
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Salary: up to USD 100,000/year for ≥75% effort, plus fringe.
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Research development support: up to USD 40,000/year.
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Indirect costs: 8% of modified total direct costs.
Deadline:
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December 03, 2025.
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December 03, 2026.
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Letter of intent: 30 days before each due date.
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FOA expires December 04, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
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Scientific inquiries: [email protected]; [email protected].