Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 24 113
The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01) is an NIH career development grant designed to help advanced postdoctoral U.S. researchers and newly appointed U.S. junior faculty build a long-term, independent global health research career. The award provides substantial protected time and support for three to five years so the recipient can focus on an intensive, mentored research and career development experience based in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC), using the World Bank country classifications (low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries). The overall goal is to position awardees to compete successfully for independent research funding after completing the mentored phase, with a research trajectory centered on global health priorities.
The opportunity is aimed at applicants who are at least two years beyond the conferral of their doctoral degree and who are still in an early career stage (advanced postdoc or junior faculty). Applicants can come from any health-related discipline as long as they propose a well-justified career development plan and a mentored research project that directly aligns with the health needs and priorities of the LMIC where the work will occur. A key feature of the program is structured mentorship from both an LMIC mentor and a U.S. mentor, emphasizing skills development, strong scientific guidance, and the practical experience needed to work effectively in an international research environment.
This specific FOA is labeled "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed," meaning the proposed project cannot be an independent clinical trial led by the awardee as the responsible party. In practical terms, the application should focus on research and training activities that do not constitute the awardee independently conducting a clinical trial, which helps keep the emphasis on mentored career development and research capacity-building rather than running a stand-alone trial.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based applicant organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility categories that explicitly include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) cannot apply as the applicant institution, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply as the applicant. At the same time, foreign components are allowed under NIH policy, which supports the central purpose of the award: conducting a significant portion of the mentored development and research experience in an LMIC setting while maintaining the award through an eligible U.S. institution.
Administratively, this is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity under FOA number PAR-24-113, with activity aligned to education and health (career development). The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.173, 93.398, and 93.989. The original closing date listed is March 9, 2026, and the posting date is January 22, 2024. The funding description provided does not specify an award ceiling or an expected number of awards in the source fields, so applicants would typically rely on the full FOA and NIH institute/center participation details for budget structure, allowable costs, and institute-specific considerations.Apply for PAR 24 113
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01) Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173, 93.398, 93.989.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-03-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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