NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)
The NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32) program provides mentored research training to individuals with doctoral degrees to transition into independent biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research careers.
Deadline
December 8, 2027
Opens
May 8, 2025
Est. Time
30-50 hours
Source
NIH Grants
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must possess a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and identify a sponsor at a sponsoring institution who will provide mentored training. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Who Can Apply
Postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the forms and instructions provided in the FOA (PA-25-423). Applicants must maintain active registrations with eRA Commons, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov.
Required Documents
- SF424 (R&R) Form
- Research Strategy
- Sponsor/Co-Sponsor Statements
- Biographical Sketch
- Training Potential
- Letters of Reference
- Institutional Environment and Commitment to Training
Geographic Restrictions
Open to applicants at domestic or foreign institutions.
Required Essays
- Research Strategy
- Training Potential Statement
- Respective Contributions
- Selection of Sponsor and Institution
How to Stand Out
Demonstrate a strong track record of research productivity, articulate a clear and compelling training plan that bridges the gap between current skills and future independent goals, and ensure the sponsor is a highly respected expert in the field.
Risk Warnings
This is a highly competitive federal grant. Ensure strict compliance with NIH page limits and formatting guidelines, as non-compliant applications may be rejected without review.