3–5 years of mentored support for advanced U.S. postdocs or junior faculty to lead an independent clinical trial in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC).
Eligibility criteria:
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U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or U.S. permanent resident, ≥2 years post-doctorate.
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Applicant organization is a U.S. higher education institution; foreign organizations are not eligible.
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Primary U.S. mentor at applicant institution and primary LMIC mentor required.
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Commit ≥75% effort (9 person-months) to the award.
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In-country requirement: ≥50% cumulative effort over the project period in the LMIC and ≥3 months in the LMIC each year.
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Must propose an independent clinical trial (or feasibility/ancillary trial) led by the applicant.
Funding details:
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Salary support up to $100,000 per year plus fringe.
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Research development support up to $40,000 per year.
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Indirect costs at 8% of modified total direct costs.
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Project period 3–5 years.
Deadline:
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March 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Where to go for further information:
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Program contacts: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected].
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General grants info: [email protected].