Supports 3–5 years of mentored global health research conducted in an LMIC, with required LMIC and U.S. primary mentors; no independent clinical trial is allowed, though gaining clinical trial experience under a mentor is permitted.
Eligibility criteria:
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PI is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or U.S. permanent resident, at least two years beyond doctoral degree.
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U.S. higher-education applicant institution; foreign organizations are not eligible.
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Two primary mentors: one U.S.-based at the applicant institution and one LMIC-based at the collaborating LMIC institution.
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Minimum 75% effort (9 person-months) on career development and research.
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In-country requirement: ≥50% cumulative effort over the project period in the LMIC and ≥3 months per year in the LMIC.
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eRA Commons and ORCID for PI; Commons accounts for both primary mentors.
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Not eligible if PI has held major independent awards (e.g., R01, P01, center grants, or individual K awards such as K01/K08/K23/K99/R00 or equivalents).
Funding details:
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Project period: 3–5 years.
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Salary: up to USD 100,000 per year plus fringe.
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Research development support: up to USD 40,000 per year.
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Indirect costs: 8% of modified total direct costs.
Deadline:
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March 10, 2025; March 09, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.
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FOA expires March 10, 2026.
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Letter of intent: Not applicable.
Where to go for further information:
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Scientific inquiries: [email protected]; s[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected].