International Research Scientist Development Award

International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)

Due Date: 03/09/2026

3–5 years of mentored career development for advanced U.S. postdocs or junior faculty to build independent global health research careers through sustained, in-country research at an LMIC site; this K01 requires leading an independent clinical trial (or feasibility/ancillary trial).

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidate: U.S. citizen/national or permanent resident; ≥2 years post-doctorate; full-time appointment; 75% effort to K01; Multiple PD/PI not allowed.

  • LMIC time:50% of cumulative effort across the award and3 months/yr physically at LMIC site.

  • Mentors: One primary U.S. mentor (at applicant institution) and one primary LMIC mentor (primary appointment at LMIC institution); both must have eRA Commons IDs.

  • Orgs: U.S. higher-ed and other eligible U.S. institutions; foreign organizations not eligible to apply (foreign components allowed).

  • Use this NOFO only if you will lead a clinical trial; otherwise apply to companion PAR-24-113.

Funding Details:

  • Activity code: K01 (Research & Training); Clinical trial required.

  • Budget: Up to $100,000/yr salary + fringe; up to $40,000/yr research development costs; F&A 8% MTDC.

  • Project period: 3–5 years.

Deadline:

  • Due by Mar 9, 2026 5:00 PM local time of applicant org.

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