Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) award is to enable promising predoctoral students to obtain individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting dissertation research in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The proposed mentored research training must reflect the candidate's dissertation research project and is expected to clearly enhance the individual's potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist. • This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed specifically for candidates 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. • Eligible applicants include various types of organizations, such as institutions of higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. • The award provides funding for up to several years, depending on the specific research project and the needs of the candidate.