Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity)

The purpose of this Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship is to promote diversity in health-related research by supporting the research training of predoctoral students from diverse backgrounds. The award provides individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting well-defined research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. • The award is for predoctoral research training in health-related fields. • The award is intended to enhance the diversity of the health-related research workforce. • The proposed mentored research training is expected to clearly enhance the individual's potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist. • The award does not allow candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial.