Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering senior individual research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities as independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The fellowship is designed for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial, but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor. Some key points to consider: • Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, special district governments, county governments, and non-profits. • The fellowship is for a senior individual, implying that the applicant should have significant research experience. • The research should be in a field relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. • The fellowship does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, but may involve research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.