Lantern Grants

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Funder
National Institutes of Health
Award amount
Not specified
Deadline
December 3, 2026
Eligible countries
United States

Summary

This is a reissue of the Emerging Global Leader Program (K43) to align with the clinical trials policy.

Summary as listed on Grants.gov (opportunity 356724). Always read the full announcement for eligibility, limits and how to apply.

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What National Institutes of Health reviewers look for

  • Importance of the research (significance and innovation), scored 1–9.
  • Rigor and feasibility of the approach, scored 1–9. Preliminary data and alternative strategies carry much of this.
  • Expertise and resources, rated sufficient or not, without a score.
  • Overall impact: the likelihood the project will have a sustained, powerful influence on its field.

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