NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)

What it funds

A postdoctoral research training project under a sponsor, with a stipend set by years of postdoctoral experience and an institutional allowance for training costs.

Who can apply

Postdocs with a research or clinical doctorate who are U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents. Applicants usually propose training in a new environment or area.

Award size

Stipends follow the NIH Kirschstein-NRSA postdoctoral stipend levels, which rise with experience, plus an institutional allowance.

Duration

Up to 3 years.

How applications are reviewed

Reviewers score the applicant, sponsor, training plan and environment. The first year of postdoctoral NRSA support carries a payback obligation, usually met by a second year of fellowship support or continued research.

Deadlines

Standard due dates for fellowships are 8 April, 8 August and 8 December.