Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant opportunity provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support early-stage postdoctoral scholars in their career development and scientific research. The award provides up to three years of funding for mentored scientific research and career development. The purpose of the ACE Award is to foster early, goal-directed planning and encourage innovative applications with the potential for a significant impact on scientific research and career development. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Support for early-stage postdoctoral scholars • Up to three years of funding for mentored scientific research and career development • Emphasis on innovative research ideas and thoughtful plans for training and mentorship • Inclusion of preliminary data is not required • The award is intended to facilitate the development of postdoctoral scholars into productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.