International Research Scientist Development Award (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

International Research Scientist Development Award (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Due Date: 03/09/2026

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:

  • PI is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or U.S. permanent resident, at least two years beyond doctoral degree.

  • U.S. higher-education applicant institution; foreign organizations are not eligible.

  • Two primary mentors: one U.S.-based at the applicant institution and one LMIC-based at the collaborating LMIC institution.

  • Minimum 75% effort (9 person-months) on career development and research.

  • In-country requirement: ≥50% cumulative effort over the project period in the LMIC and ≥3 months per year in the LMIC.

  • eRA Commons and ORCID for PI; Commons accounts for both primary mentors.

  • 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:

  • Project period: 3–5 years.

  • Salary: up to USD 100,000 per year plus fringe.

  • Research development support: up to USD 40,000 per year.

  • Indirect costs: 8% of modified total direct costs.

Deadline:

  • March 10, 2025; March 09, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.

  • FOA expires March 10, 2026.

  • Letter of intent: Not applicable.

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