Mentored Clinician Research Scientist Career Development Award (KC1)
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Award amount
- Not specified
- Deadline
- October 12, 2027
- Eligible countries
- United States
Summary
Forecasted opportunity (not yet open for applications; expected to be posted around 2027-07-13; estimated application due date 2027-10-12). The Mentored Clinician Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support to clinician research scientists for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award is intended to prepare candidates with clinical doctoral degrees for future research independence.
Summary as listed on Grants.gov (opportunity 363571). Always read the full announcement for eligibility, limits and how to apply.
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov →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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