NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Clinical Trials Required)

The purpose of this NIH HEAL Initiative PAIN Care Clinician Training Program is to support a cohort of new and well-trained, independent investigators. The program will provide independent NIH research support during the early-career phase to help awardees establish independent research programs in areas supported by the NIH HEAL Initiatives Clinical Research in Pain Management program. The opportunity is open to various applicant types, including nonprofits, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and for-profit organizations. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • Support for mentored clinical scientist development awards (K08) with a focus on clinical trials • Emphasis on pain management and research in areas supported by the NIH HEAL Initiatives • Opportunity for early-career investigators to establish independent research programs • Various applicant types are eligible, including nonprofits, governments, and for-profit organizations • The program aims to provide research support for a cohort of new and well-trained investigators.